During the past two decades, Virginia’s political identity has shifted from solidly “red” to surprisingly “purple.” And the Commonwealth is expected to play a pivotal role in this year’s presidential election. But some observers worry about how the partisan madness of the presidential campaign will affect civility in Virginia’s political culture. We look at a program that aims to maintain bipartisanship in the Commonwealth by taking legislators back to school.

Guests

  • Bob Gibson Executive Director, Thomas C. Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership, University of Virginia
  • Paul Harris Former Member, Virginia House of Delegates (R- 58th District, Charlottesville)
  • Margaret Vanderhye Member, Virginia House of Delegates (D-34th District -Great Falls)

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