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Losers’ Consent: How do we stabilize our democracy?
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When: Oct. 26, 2021 1:00 PM ET
Where: VirtualFeaturing:
[Moderator] Matt Germer, Fellow, Governance, R Street Institute
Shaun Bowler, Dean of the Graduate Division, University of California, Riverside
Jason Roberts, Professor, Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Artur Davis, Former U.S. Representative (AL-7)
Sarah Walker, Executive Director, Secure Democracy
Meredith Glacken, Founder and Principal, Foresight Messaging
The insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was not an isolated incident; rather, it marked the culmination of the ongoing degradation of our political culture. A successful democracy relies upon the consent of its losers—both voters and candidates. But over the last two decades, American political losers have increasingly refused to consent to the winners. What can be done to reverse this trend and develop a healthier political culture? Join us as we discuss this important issue.