NYPEN: The Battle for America 2010

Invitation Link: http://guest.cvent.com/d/cdq5tz/4W

The New York Private Equity Network (NYPEN) and Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG) are pleased to invite you to attend a forum on “The Battle for America 2010 - Key Trends in Politics & Policy in the Midterm Election Year”.

Presented By:
Alex Vogel and David Castagnetti are Partners at Mehlman, Vogel Castagnetti in Washington, DC. Mr. Vogel served as Chief Counsel to the previous Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist and he will address the Republicans’ position. Mr. Castagnetti previously worked for Sen. Joe Kerry to direct Congressional Operations during the 2004 presidential campaign and he will address the Democrats’ position.

Alex and David are two highly respected and influential political strategists, each having played key roles over the past decade on campaigns at the Federal, and Presidential level. Most recently they have been counseling business leaders and organizations on the issues surrounding the midterm November Elections by state and by congressional district.

Topics that will be covered include:
- How could the midterm elections impact the various government budgets
- The continuing battle over Healthcare Reform
- The potential impact of the mid term elections on reforms
   - Defense spending and the military
   - Immigration reform
   - Financial reform
- Impact of the Tea Party
- Predictions on 2010 Mid-Term Elections and key States/seats to watch

This session will be structured as a 45 minute moderated discussion followed by a 30 minute Q&A session. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: Harvard Club of New York City, the Gordon Reading Room
Address: 35 West 44th Street