2002 Fall Newsletter - Harvard University Institute of Politics

FALL2002HARVARD UNIVERSITYINSTITUTEOF POLITICSJohn F.KennedySchool ofGovernmentPREMIER ISSUEMessage from the Director2002 FellowsSurvey of Youth EngagementNew Members of CongressAlumni ProfilePresident Musharraf ofPakistan Speaks at the Forum

Welcome to the Institute ofPolitics at Harvard UniversityDAN GLICKMAN, DIRECTORThe Institute of Politics is on the cutting edge of an excitingmoment in American politics. The events of the recentpast have stirred in all of us an acute appreciation for thehonor, nobility, and necessity of public service. They havemade us freshly aware of the impact of every single vote wecast. And they have strengthened our commitment to makinga difference, both as individuals and as members of avibrant global community.This fall, the Institute has offered some extraordinary opportunitiesfor involvement in the events of these memorabletimes. With the control of both chambers of Congress upfor grabs this past November, the Institute held discussionswith candidates, journalists, opinion leaders, and prominentoffice holders leading up to the elections. We’vewritten, analyzed, and released our third annual nationalsurvey on trends in political participation among collegestudents. And we’ll host the newly-elected Members ofCongress in December.To subscribe to the IOP’smailing list:Send an email message to:majordomo@ksglist.harvard.eduIn the body of the message, type:subscribe iop (without arrows)2 INSTITUTE OF POLITICSAs I found recently when I arrived to assume my duties asDirector of this dynamic organization, the Institute’s doorsare always open to those wishing to become more involvedin public service and in the life of our great democracy. Wewelcome and encourage your participation in all of ourprograms and activities. Please join us as we strive to makeour own contribution to this exciting moment in history.

Program for Newly-ElectedMembers of CongressOn December 4, 2002, newly-elected members of Congress from aroundthe country and both sides of the aisle will gather at the Institute of Politicsfor a four-day conference on all aspects of governance. The Program for Newly-Elected Members of Congress is a dynamic, integrated, non-partisan orientationprogram for incoming US Representatives. Intended as an essentialcomplement to the orientation offered by the US House leadership, theProgram offers invaluable resources for new Members looking to maximizetheir impact as legislators during their first days and months of service.Founded in 1972 and hosted by the IOP every two years, the Program forNewly-Elected Members is unlike any other training program for new legislators.It provides intensive seminars on major public policy issues such asforeign policy, health care, social security, and the federal budget, led byprominent scholars and practitioners from across the political spectrum. Italso offers an unmatched set of workshops to help new Representativesmake the most of the start of their first terms on the Hill. These workshopsfocus on the "how" of getting things done in Washington, and are led bycurrent and former senior officials from Congress, the White House, cabinetdepartments, regulatory agencies, and the national media. Past presentershave included former Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin, former presidentialadvisor David Gergen, author David McCullough, columnist GeorgeWill, and former Bob Dole Chief of Staff Sheila Burke, to name a few.The Program for Newly-Elected Members of Congress introduces newlegislators to the skills mastered by high-level officials who have met thechallenges of governing and getting things done in Washington. It givesnew Members access to the most respected thinkers and practitioners in thepublic policy arena. And it affords new Representatives a priceless opportunityto become acquainted with their colleagues in a relaxed setting awayfrom the pressures of Capitol Hill. The program has several hundredalumni Representatives, including Al Gore (D-TN), Geraldine Ferraro (D-NY), Bill Cohen (R-ME), Dennis Hastert (R-IL), Tom Ridge (R-PA), andBernie Sanders (IND-VT).After a particularly dynamic 2002 election season, we look forward to anexciting and productive four days.Condoleezza Rice speaks at the1992 New Members Conference.INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 3

President Musharraf of PakistanSpeaks at the ARCO ForumSEPTEMBER 8, 2002SPEECH EXCERPT“Over the past twodecades, Pakistanhas hosted theworld’s largestrefugee population.For the most part,we have shoulderedthis heavy burdenwith our own limitedresources.”4 INSTITUTE OF POLITICSIn the twenty-first century, we envision Pakistan as a strong force forregional peace and stability, engaged with its neighbors in a partnership forprosperity and a reliable interlocutor of the world community on globalissues. Our strategic geographic location at the crossroads of the MiddleEast, Central Asia, and South Asia places us in an eminent position ofresponsibility. Our foreign policy is being crafted to meet the challengesand opportunities arising from this vision…The strategic decisions we tookafter September 11th are consistent with our moral principles and nationalinterests. Our unstinting support has been critical in the battle against terrorism.This support will continue until our shared objectives are fully met.Some detractors in the media who talk of my backing down from commitmentsand statements are being less than objective. They need to have aclearer picture of ground realities.Over the past two decades, Pakistan has hosted the world’s largest refugeepopulation: over three-and-a-half million refugees from Afghanistan. Forthe most part, we have shouldered this heavy burden with our own limitedresources. Assistance from international humanitarian organizations amountedto under $15.00 per head per year. We have done so in recognition ofour international obligations, and with a sense of compassion. We will continueto work with the UNHCR and the donor countries. The only solutionof the Afghan refugee problem is the return of the refugees to a secure andpeaceful Afghanistan.Therefore, political harmony, socioeconomic development, andreconstruction of Afghanistan are critical objectives for our entire region.Pakistan has a legitimate interest in having a friendly Afghanistan on ourwestern borders. We whole-heartedly support the Bonn Agreement and theKarzai government. The deployment of the International Security AssistanceForce, the ISAF, and the continued commitment of the United Statesto bringing normalcy to Afghanistan would further the objectives of reconstructionand internal security which are necessary for the resolution of apeaceful and prosperous Afghanistan. Pakistan will continue to make itsdue contribution to Afghanistan’s re-emergence as a stable and economicallyviable state.An enlightened sense of national interest guides our policy of seeking peacefulrelations with India. However, our initiatives continue to meet with Indianintransigence. Since September 11th we have faced a relentless Indian campaignto cast Pakistan and the Kashmiris on the wrong side of the terrorismissue. The fact is that Kashmir is a 54-year-old dispute. It is the unfinished

usiness of the creation of independent Pakistan and India in 1947. Terrorismitself did not create the tragedy of Kashmir. On the contrary, denial ordelaying the resolution of the dispute has led to desperation and militancy.To pretend that there is no political problem in Kashmir and that Pakistanis to blame for all the troubles, is to endorse injustice and repression againsta people who have been denied their internationally recognized right ofself-determination for over half a century now. The solution lies in givingthem their inalienable right to determine their own future, in accordancewith the resolutions of the United Nations Security Council…It is also important not to be misled by any electoral exercise that Indiais trying to stage in Kashmir. The so-called “elections” in Kashmir have hada long history of manipulation by New Delhi. There is no possibility thatthese can be free, fair, open, transparent, and inclusive. The very fact thatinternational observers are being denied any oversight role proves this pointbeyond any doubt. It is for the Kashmiris to decide of their own free willwhether they want to participate in elections or not. But the possibility,indeed, the likelihood, that they will be forced to vote must be prevented.Elections within the Indian constitution negate the United Nations SecurityCouncil resolution itself. These so-called elections, in any case, are no substitutefor the plebiscite promised to the people of Kashmir by the UnitedNations Security Council and the international community…I would now like to touch upon an issue of great significance for theMuslims and people everywhere. While world leaders have rightly assertedthat the effort to eliminate terrorism is not directed against any religion ora people, there is concern among the Islamic nations over the emergence ofwidespread prejudice, in some cases even xenophobia. Some have succumbedto the temptation of simplistic explanations for the phenomenonof terrorism, and have sought to sow seeds of conflict at a time when greaterunderstanding among culture and civilization is needed. Hate should haveno market. It must be stamped out with the same zeal with which the fightagainst terrorism is being pursued…We have a heavy responsibility to our future generations. The seeds thatwe sow today will shape events of the future. We have to create a betterworld for our children: a world of peace, a world of amity and harmony,and not one of conflict and disaster. Let us cast away all prejudices andfollow a path of reconciliation. Let us jointly sweep aside all forces of intoleranceand radicalism in whichever society they exist.“Hate should haveno market. It shouldbe stomped out withthe same zeal withwhich the fightagainst terrorismis being pursued.”Q: I wonder if you could say just a little bit about…what approaches yourgovernment is pursuing to address the treatment of women in Pakistan?A: We are empowering the women through politics. At the local governmentlevel we have given 33 percent of reserved seats to the women ofPakistan. And at the national and provincial level there are about 18 percentof seats reserved for the women. This is about 60 women’s seats reserved,and beyond that they can also contest in the open election. And I expectthat in the National Assembly there will be, out of 352 seats, roughly 50women in the Assembly. Now, this is unprecedented in Pakistan. Havingone-third representation at the district level is unprecedented anywhere inQ & AINSTITUTE OF POLITICS 5

PresidentMusharraf ofPakistanSpeaks at theARCO ForumTo view recordings of allIOP forums, visitwww.iop.harvard.edu“We want peace,but Pakistan alsohas its honor anddignity to guardand we will guardit very jealously.And therefore, if wewant peace, we willhave peace withsovereign equality.”6 INSTITUTE OF POLITICSthe world. Other than that, the customs and tradition at the local and thevillage level and in the rural areas have to be met through the legal processes,and any incidents which show negative attitudes toward women have tobe tackled by changing the social environment of Pakistan, which willcome about through poverty alleviation and through better education—which we are trying to do. And in the education sector, may I also add, weare giving much more focus to women’s education, more than men’s educationat the moment.Q: You mentioned that you would support any country that was attackedwith a nuclear weapon. But you, yourself have threatened India with nuclearattack. You attacked in Kargil when India tried to have peace talks withNawaz Sharif. Why do you think the Indian leaders would have the abilityto talk to you?A: I have never said that. I’ve never spoken about any nuclear attacks. Infact, I have proposed to India de-nuclearization of South Asia, a no warpact with India, reduction of forces with India—which one do you prefer?In the second part of your question, you talked about Kargil. What aboutSiachen? And let me tell you that Kargil has a history. We have fought threewars, and we have had this Siachen adventure by India. So therefore, thiswhole context, everything that happened in Kashmir, whether it is Kargilor Siachen, or anything, has to be seen in its overall context. And let metell you that in Kargil it was the Mujahadeen who acted. Pakistan did notcross the line of control. And whatever happened was done by theMujahadeens in Kargil.So what I would like to conclude with is that whatever has happened inthe past, we need peace. And I would like to ask you whether peace is possiblewithout solving the Kashmir dispute? All that I’m saying is let us realisticallylook at events. Let us see facts. We have fought three wars. We arekilling each other every day across the line of control in Kashmir. We aredoing it mutually, both of us—India and Pakistan. So now what we haveto ask is do we want peace in the region, or don’t we? I have been sayingeverywhere: we want peace, but Pakistan also has its honor and dignity toguard, and we will guard it very jealously. And therefore, if we want peace,we will have peace with sovereign equality. And peace can only come aboutthrough resolution of the Kashmir dispute. There is no other possibility. Sowe need to address the Kashmir dispute very frontally, and not to live inthe past, in the history of what happened at various occasions. If you talk ofKargil I’ll take you back to 1971; I’ll take you back to 1984. There is no pointin going back in history. Let’s look forward if you want peace in the region.Q: What do you see as the Pakistan army’s role in political affairs? Andwhen do you see another army chief emerging in the future?A: Whenever I step down. That won’t be very far away. I don’t see any rolefor the military in the running of the government in Pakistan. We don’t seethe military having any role in the executive and legislative functioning ofPakistan. The governance of Pakistan, the executive and legislative authorityin Pakistan, will rest with the Prime Minister of Pakistan. There is nodoubt in that. But having said that, as I said, there is a requirement ofchecks and balances everywhere, and this is based on the political history.

Campaign Diaries:The Harvard Republican Clubhits New HampshireLAUREN K. TRUESDELL ’06Throughout the fall, the IOP sent groups of Harvard College Democratsand Republicans up to New Hampshire to campaign for local candidates.Here, a day on the streets of Nashua:OCTOBER 19, 2002The day began early as 26 dedicated Republicans representing Harvard andother local colleges left the Kennedy School on an IOP-chartered bus boundfor Nashua, NH. Upon arrival at the Sununu for Senate headquarters, wedivided up into small groups and blanketed the city with leaflets for severalhours, making personal contacts and informing residents about the candidates’stances on issues varying from education to taxation. In addition toSununu, we also campaigned for Charlie Bass (R-NH), an incumbent in theUS House of Representatives, as well as for various other local Republicans.We received a very positive response in this crucial city, the second-largestin New Hampshire and home to the most undecided voters.“It was nice to get out and do something that would actually have animpact on the long-term future of the country,” said Harvard RepublicanClub (HRC) member Kathryn A. Tiskus ’06. “New Hampshire is such acrucial state in the midterm elections, so I feel like it’s a place where wecould have been most effective.” In the early afternoon, the HRC traveled toManchester, NH, to participate in a Youth for Sununu rally held in theBlack Brimmer restaurant. Outside the event were several dozen supportersof Sununu’s Democratic opponent, current New Hampshire Governor JeanneShaheen. Some of the Democrats waved signs and others were dressed aspolar bears, protesting Sununu’s position in favor of oil drilling in theAlaskan Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.Not to be outdone, we Republicans gathered our signs and began acounter-protest against the Shaheen supporters. Waving both slick “Sununu”signs and handmade posters bearing sayings like “Keene State Studentsfor Sununu” and “Hey John…U Rock,” the HRC members cheered as carsdrove by honking their horns and waving to the side of whichever candidatethey supported.Soon, however, the polar bears dispersed and the rally began in earnest.Rep. Roy Blunt (R-MO) gave a short speech, accompanied by speeches fromlocal political figures. When the candidate himself came out to speak, heroused the crowd to cheers and shouts of “Su-nu-nu” filled the air. Sununuthanked us for our campaign efforts and moved our partisan spirit by enumeratinghis plans for a Republican-dominated Senate.INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 7

Institute of PoliticsFall 2002 FellowsTheresa AmatoStuart ButlerJeffrey DavidowGil GarcettiTheresa Amato is the president of Citizen Works, a Washington, DC-based,Ralph Nader-founded, nonprofit organization that advances justice by strengtheningpublic participation in power. Amato is also the founder and presidentof the Citizen Advocacy Center, a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicatedto building democracy throughout the western suburbs of Chicago.From 1991‒1993, Amato was a litigator at Public Citizen in Washington, DC,a nonprofit, public-interest, health, safety, consumer, and environmentaladvocacy organization. In March 2000, Amato was hired as the nationalcampaign manager for Ralph Nader’s 2000 presidential campaign. Her studygroup focuses on mobilizing for social, economic, and political justice.Stuart Butler is Vice-President for Domestic and Economic Policy Studiesat The Heritage Foundation in Washington, DC. He plans and oversees theFoundation’s research and publications on all domestic issues and is anexpert on health, welfare and Social Security policy. During the ReaganAdministration, he was included in the National Journal’s list of the 150individuals outside government who have the greatest influence on decisionsin Washington. Most recently, Butler has played a prominent role inthe debate over health care and Social Security reform, arguing for solutionsbased on individual choice and market competition. His study groupfocuses on American health care policy.Jeffrey Davidow has been a member of the State Department’s ForeignService since 1969 and has served in numerous overseas assignments and inWashington. He has held four presidential appointments, as Assistant Secretaryof State for the Western Hemisphere (1996‒98) and as Ambassadorto Zambia (1988‒90), Venezuela (1993‒96), and Mexico (1998‒2002). AsAmbassador to Mexico, he was responsible for managing relations with acountry of vital interest to the United States and with which the US sharesnumerous unresolved problems—migration, narcotics, trade disputes, etc.His study group focuses on US-Mexican relations in the 21st century.Gil Garcetti served as the District Attorney for Los Angeles County, the leaderof the country’s largest non-federal prosecutorial agency, from 1992 to2000. In eight years as the District Attorney, an office with more than aquarter million cases filed every year, Mr. Garcetti’s office achieved a 92%conviction rate. In 1972, he helped found the nation’s first prosecutorialagency to have a division devoted to consumer and environmental protec-

tion. In 1977, Mr. Garcetti was put in charge of the office’s Special InvestigationDivision, whose sole jurisdiction was the investigation and prosecutionof elected officials, police officers, and other public officials. His studygroup focuses on the role of the district attorney in public life.Gillian Martin Sorensen is on sabbatical from the United Nations, where sheserves as Assistant Secretary-General for External Relations. She is responsiblefor outreach to civil society, including accredited non-governmentalorganizations around the world. She has been the contact point for theSecretary-General in relations between the United Nations and parliamentarians,the academic world, religious leaders, and other groups committedto peace, justice, development and human rights. Mrs. Sorensen served forfour years (1993‒1996) as Special Advisor for Public Policy to Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. Her study group focuses on the UnitedNations in the 21st century.Ted Sorensen, who served for 11 years as policy adviser, legal counsel, andspeechwriter to John F. Kennedy and was deeply involved in such mattersas the Cuban Missile Crisis, civil rights legislation, and the decision to goto the moon, has, since 1966, practiced international law at one of NewYork’s most prominent law firms, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton &Garrison. Now Senior Counsel, his practice focuses on international businessand governmental transactions in all parts of the world. He is theauthor of the book Kennedy (1965), an international bestseller, Why I Am aDemocrat (1996), six other books on the Presidency, politics, and foreignpolicy, and numerous articles on those subjects in Foreign Affairs, The NewYork Times and other publications. His study group focuses on leadershipin times of crisis.Gillian Martin SorensenTed SorensenSusan Brackin Hirshmann is a partner at Williams & Jensen, one of the topten lobbying firms in Washington, DC. From 1997 to 2002, Ms.Hirschmann served as Chief of Staff to the Majority Whip of the US Houseof Representatives, Tom DeLay (R-TX). In that position, she worked withthe House and Senate Leadership to develop and execute Republican prioritiesand managed Congressman DeLay’s personal, district and Whipoffices. Ms. Hirshmann was named one of the top Hill staffers by theNational Journal and Roll Call, and was commended by the Senate of herhome state, Alabama, with a resolution for her achievement.VISITING FELLOWSJim Wallis is a national commentator on ethics and public life and a spokespersonfor faith-based initiatives to overcome poverty; the editor of Sojournersmagazine, covering faith, politics, and culture; and the convener of Call toRenewal, a national federation of churches, denominations, and faith-basedorganizations working to overcome poverty. Wallis speaks at more than 200events a year and his columns appear in the Washington Post, LA Times,MSNBC.com, and Beliefnet. In the last several years, Wallis has led more than250 town meetings, bringing together pastors, civic and business leaders,and elected officials in the cause of social justice and moral politics. Hisstudy group focuses on the nexus between spirituality and social change.INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 9

Youth Political Participation:New IOP Survey Reveals Positive Perceptionsbut Low Involvement Among College StudentsERIN SHELEY10 INSTITUTE OF POLITICSDespite fairly high confidence in the government and a belief in the relevanceof politics to their daily lives, American undergraduates remain disengagedfrom the political process, according to the latest IOP Survey ofStudent Attitudes. For the third consecutive year, Harvard students haveworked in tandem with pollster John Della Volpe of SDS Research todesign a national survey of college undergrads, and the results representtroubling and urgent news for an Institute concerned with inspiring youthto public service. Only 9% of respondents said they had participated in apolitical campaign in the last 12 months, and only 14% said they had participatedin a government, political, or issues-related organization. Just36% of undergraduates said they planned to vote in the November election,though that figure is double the rate of the overall turnout for 18- to 24-year-olds. Yet despite this seeming apathy almost two-thirds of those surveyed(63%) thought that politics was relevant to their lives and just overhalf (56%) believed that politics has tangible results. And a large majorityof students —87%—believed that political engagement is an effective wayof solving important issues facing the country.This discrepancy between attitudes about politics and a willingness toparticipate in politics is not mirrored in community service. Ninety-threepercent of respondents believed volunteerism to be an effective way of solvingimportant issues facing their community, and 61% indicated that theyhad volunteered for community service in the last 12 months. Similarly,while 68% of respondents said they would seriously consider working for anon-profit or community-based organization, only 16% of respondentssaid they would consider running for public office.When compared to earlier years, the survey reveals patterns that align withnational trends before and after September 11. Terrorism (33%) and conflictwith Iraq (25%) ranked as the issues of greatest concern to undergraduates,replacing the traditional domestic issues of two years ago. Meanwhile, politicalparticipation and attitudes toward the government are descending fromtheir post-September 11 highs, though more students thought the country washeaded in the right direction than thought it was on the wrong track (45%versus 44%). Also, patriotism remained high, at 90%, though less intenselyfelt than one year ago; the subset of students who considered themselves“very patriotic” declined to 33% from 48%. There has been a decrease in thenumber of students who consider themselves to be Democrats, once a pluralitytwo years ago at 34%. This year, a plurality of students (40%) identifiedthemselves as Independents, 26% as Republicans, and 29% as Democrats.

When it came to trust in various institutions, a majority of studentsremained trustful of the military (70%) “to do the right thing all or mostof the time,” the President (58%), and their congressional representatives(52%), though all of those figures had decreased from our October 2001survey. The least trusted institutions were large corporations, at 19%, andthe media, at just 12%.The Survey of Student Attitudes has become an important addition tothe programming here at the IOP—not only as a valuable research project,but as an opportunity for Harvard undergrads to get hands-on experiencewith opinion work. This year’s working group included eighteen undergraduates,and was chaired by senior Rahul Rohatgi and juniors PeterButtigieg and Ryan Rippel. Whatever the survey results say about politicalapathy among college students, the survey working group represents apromising exception.In the last year, have you:100%80%70%60%Volunteered for community service50%40%30%20%10%0%61%Involved in a government, political, or issues organization14%How effective do you think community volunteerism is as a way ofsolving issues facing the country?very38%somewhat46%not at all 2%not very12%INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 11

Alumni Corner:Former Student Advisory Committee memberSarah Bianchi ’95 discusses the first years ofher career in PoliticsQ: When you were an undergrad, what involvement did you have at the IOP?A: I became interested in the IOP during the 1992 Presidential campaign. Ijoined the Student Advisory Committee as a sophomore in 1993 and I laterchaired the Harvard Political Union and the Women’s Leadership Project.The Women’s Leadership Project probably was most important because itintroduced me to women in careers ranging from journalism to investmentbanking. It became clear to me that I wanted a career with similar intensityand opportunity.Q: Did your work at the IOP influence your post-graduation plans?A: Absolutely. The most important thing about the IOP was that it madepolitics seem accessible. I loved the forums and seminars where studentscould engage a political leader in a substantive discussion. Politicians werenot just remote figures on television but real people who were trying to figureout how to make a difference. Those discussions made me realize thatI could be part of the political debate and perhaps make a difference aswell. And so, three months after graduation, I went to Washington for aninternship. I haven’t left since.The IOP also introduced me to people in Washington who needed interns.One of the problems with politics is that it can be hard to know where andhow to get involved. While investment banks, consulting firms, and graduateschools all have applications and interviews for college seniors, politicshas no equivalent path of entry. One of the ways the IOP can be most helpfulto students is to establish and illuminate some of these pathways.12 INSTITUTE OF POLITICSQ: What have you been doing in the years since you graduated?A: I spent the first four years out of college hopscotching around varioushealth policy jobs in the Clinton White House. I started at the Office ofManagement and Budget and left, at the beginning of President Clinton’ssecond term, to join the President’s Domestic Policy Council. I later becameVice President Al Gore’s senior health care advisor.In 1999, I joined Vice President Gore’s Presidential campaign where Ihelped develop his domestic and economic agenda as well as critique theRepublican plans. During the general election, I traveled full time on thecampaign plane briefing Gore and the national press corps on domesticpolicy issues. That was an adrenaline rush twenty-four hours a day. Wewent to three or four states each news cycle, doing rallies, television interviews,debate prep, and town meetings.

After a disappointing end to the campaign, and five weeks in Tallahassee,Florida, on the recount, I spent the next year working for SenatorKennedy’s Health Committee. Last spring, I left for a job as the policyadvisor for the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee. I also consultwith various other projects, including helping develop a new progressiveagenda with the Democratic Leadership Council and writing for the YaleSchool of Medicine.IOP alum Sarah Bianchi briefsformer Vice President Al GoreQ: What are your aspirations in the future?A: I would have never predicted when I left Harvard what I have ended updoing over the last seven years. So I have learned to be tentative in myaspirations. Right now, I am hoping to work for a candidate in the 2004Presidential campaign.Q: What advice would you give a student who wants to make his or hercareer in politics?A: The most important thing is to go for it. When I was a senior at Harvard,so many students were allured by the pizzazz of investment banking or consultingfirms or fast-track careers in law. I felt tremendous pressure to be onone of those paths.I am glad I resisted the pressure and gave myself enough time to getlucky. I would encourage other students to do the same. I hope studentsunderstand the excitement and the importance of politics. On any givenday, I formulate policy, orchestrate a message for political events, respondto the press and advocacy groups, and try to promote a specific agenda. Ilove the variety and the mix of my work. To me, contemplating the ethicsof serious issues like stem cell research is just as rewarding as determininghow a candidate can highlight an opponent’s shortcomings. I work onissues as current as today’s news and as old as the country itself.There is, however, a down side. People who choose this career should knowthat it can be a roller coaster ride. I was in the White House during theimpeachment process and that was difficult. So was working on the 2000Florida recount. But I also worked in the Senate when Jim Jeffords madehis historic switch and most recently consulted with a handful of Senatecandidates across the country on policy and message strategy. It neverstops.INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 13

Florida! Hanging chads!The Supreme Court decision!But that’s not all...Before being eclipsed by the events on and after Election Day, the contestfor our country’s highest office saw its share of twists and turns—rememberNaomi Wolf, “subliminable,” Clinton’s farewell walk at the DemocraticNational Convention, and McCain’s Straight Talk Express?As we approach a new presidential race, Campaign for President: TheManagers Look at 2000 is a behind-the-scenes account of the country’s oddestpresidential election, as recounted by those who called the shots. InFebruary 2001, the Institute of Politics hosted its quadrennial gathering ofthe candidates’ key decision-makers. The meeting was a lively, humorous,and endlessly educational exchange. The Managers Look at 2000 is a recordof that weekend’s discussions.All the campaign honchos are here—those behind the Bush/Gore/Nadersprint to the finish in Florida as well as those who barely made it out of theNew Hampshire starting gate. With candor and the benefit of hindsight,they give their (spin-free and “off-the-record”) perspectives on EliánGonzález, Bob Jones University, Cheney and Lieberman, the theft of Bush’sdebate-prep video, and of course, TV network coverage and vote recounts.For more information on Campaign for President, please visit our websiteat www.iop.harvard.edu.ForumsAvailableOnlineTo watch these past events and more, visit www.iop.harvard.edu:11/4/02 “Why Iraq?” with Noam Chomsky, MIT Professor of Linguistics10/29/02 “History in Times of Crisis” with David McCullough, author, John Adams10/18/02 “40th Anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis” with Robert McNamara,former Secretary of Defense, and Ted Sorensen, speechwriter toPresident Kennedy10/1/02 “The Future of Life” with Harvard Professor E.O. Wilson9/25/02 “Visions of Leadership” with the IOP Fall Fellows9/23/02 “Beyond the Department of Homeland Security” with Senators Gary Hartand Warren Rudman9/19/02 “Life’s Lessons” with former First Lady Barbara Bush14 INSTITUTE OF POLITICS

IOP on the MoveLamar Alexander (Spring 1971 Fellow) won a seat in the United States Senatethis November. He’s been involved with the Institute in recent years andwe’ve been cheering him on.Erin Ashwell (SAC 2002) graduated from the College and is now working asa legislative assistant for Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY).Rick Berke (IOP Senior Advisory Committee and Spring 1997 Fellow),national political correspondent for The New York Times for the last nineyears, was appointed the newspaper’s Washington Editor. He is a regularcontributor to the Times and has covered domestic policy, Congress, andthe White House.Avery Gardiner (SAC 1997) graduated from Harvard Law School this May andwas the only graduate student selected to address the 351st Harvard commencement.She is now an associate at Kirkland and Ellis in Washington, DC.Chris Kirchhoff (SAC 2001) took a break from Cambridge University, wherehe had been studying since graduation, to work on the senatorial campaignof New Hampshire Governor Jeanne Shaheen. Now that the election isover, Chris will be heading back to England.Michel McQueen Martin (SAC 1979), a Nightline correspondent and guest anchor,is now a roundtable panelist on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos.Mike Murphy (Fall 2001 Fellow), President of media firm Murphy Pintak,had a lot of winners this November, including Governors Jeb Bush andMitt Romney and Senator Lamar Alexander.Mark Pryor, current Arkansas Attorney General and son of former SenatorDavid Pryor (IOP Director, 2000‒02), reclaimed our former Director’s seatin a closely watched election.Former Energy Secretary, UN Ambassador, and Member of CongressBill Richardson (IOP Senior Advisory Committee) easily won his electionfor Governor of New Mexico on November 5. Congratulations, GovernorRichardson!INSTITUTE OF POLITICS 15

Institute of Politics StaffDIRECTOR:Dan Glickman dan_glickman@ksg.harvard.eduEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:Catherine McLaughlin cmclaugh@ksg.harvard.eduASSISTANT TO THE FELLOWS:Eric Andersen eric_andersen@harvard.eduASSISTANT TO THE IOP STAFF AND FELLOWS:Kerri Collins kerri_collins@harvard.eduSTUDY GROUPS AND INTERNSHIPS COORDINATOR:Ben Dobbs ben_dobbs@ksg.harvard.eduSPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR:Christian Flynn christian_flynn@harvard.eduFORUM ASSISTANT:Karin Kane karin_kane@harvard.eduCOMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR:Gordon Li gordon_li@harvard.eduASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR:Kathleen McGlynn kathleen_mcglynn@ksg.harvard.eduFELLOWS COORDINATOR:Jennifer Phillips jennifer_phillips@harvard.eduASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR:Julie Schroeder julie_schroeder@harvard.eduThe Institute of PoliticsHarvard UniversityJohn F. Kennedy School of Government79 JFK StreetCambridge, MA 02138617.495.1360www.iop.harvard.eduSPECIAL PROJECTS AND OUTREACH ASSISTANT:Erin Sheley erin_sheley@ksg.harvard.eduFINANCIAL ASSISTANT:Terrie Verbic tverbic@ksg.harvard.eduDIRECTOR OF THE FORUM:Bill White bill_white@harvard.eduFORUM COORDINATOR:Greg Wilson greg_wilson@ksg.harvard.educover photo: Watching Pakistani President General Pervez Musharraf’s interview on television in Pakistan’ssouthwestern city of Quetta, near the Afghan border, 30 September 2001. AFP Photo/Saeed Khan © AFP/CORBISdesign: Visual Dialogue