On the morning of October 11th students met for some friendly conversation about politics with prominent democratic strategists Robert Shrum and Paul Begala over breakfast at Villa la Pietra. The two shared insights into what they learned about political campaigns and candidates over the course of their careers and sized up the 2012 Republican field.

8:00 a.m. Gather in the Sala da Pranzo of Villa la Pietra

Coffee is served !

9:00 Wrap up and off to class!