Upcoming events.

Carolina Partnership for Reform Policy Conference
Feb
17

Carolina Partnership for Reform Policy Conference

Join us as we hear from Scott Jennings, a prominent conservative political commentator on CNN, known for his sharp insights and thought-provoking analysis. Dubbed “The Black Sheep of CNN,” Jennings has become a fixture of CNN’s election and major event coverage. With a unique position as both a political insider and a media personality, Scott is a sought-after voice on national and international platforms.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

UMSTEAD HOTEL AND SPA

100 Woodland Pond Dr,

Cary, NC 27513

Reception & Lunch Included

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Ben Sasse Lunch
Mar
6

Ben Sasse Lunch

Stop Following and Start Thinking: A Conversation with Ben Sasse.

 

March 6th, 2023

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Marriott Raleigh City Center,

Downtown Raleigh

Benjamin Eric Sasse is an American academic administrator and former politician who is the president of the University of Florida. He served as a United States senator from Nebraska from 2015 to 2023 and is a member of the Republican Party.

Born in Plainview, Nebraska, Sasse holds a bachelor's degree in government from Harvard University, a Master of Arts in liberal studies from St. John's College and master's and doctoral degrees in American history from Yale University. He has taught at the University of Texas and served as an assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In 2010, Sasse was named the 15th president of Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska.

In 2014, Sasse ran for a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate. He defeated Democratic nominee David Domina, 65% to 31%. In 2020, Sasse was reelected. On February 13, 2021, Sasse was one of seven Republican senators to vote to convict Donald Trump of incitement of insurrection in his second impeachment trial.

Sasse resigned from the Senate on January 8, 2023, to succeed Kent Fuchs as president of the University of Florida.

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