Aspen Ideas Festival

Hearts, Minds, and the 2012 Election

A look at the social, economic, and cultural issues that will help decide the 2012 election, from faith and race to reproductive rights and the role of women.

Speakers: E. J. Dionne Jr., Joe Klein, Debra L. Lee, Mark Penn, Mark Preston, Ronald Brownstein
Festival: 2012

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