david axelrod – The Chicago Maroon

Members of the Board of Advisors gathered at the event included both Democratic and Republican political gurus.

2012 presidential candidate and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich talks to the Maroon about the recent election and the future of the GOP.

An Obama campaign strategist and U of C alum discussed why he knew Obama would win and the future of the Institute of Politics.

The IOP, which will officially open in January, has chosen a director to work with Executive Director David Axelrod.

The new Institute, scheduled to take full force in January, will hold a panel later this month about the presidential election.

The Democratic strategist will leave the Beltway for the Midway.

The new University of Chicago Institute of Politics will provide internships and host speakers, among other services.

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