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Law professor moderates local debate
Chad Emerson, J.D., associate professor at Jones School of Law, was the moderator at a recent local presidential debate featuring U.S. Rep. Artur Davis and state Rep. Cam Ward. To find out more about the event, see the article below.
Ashley Hopkinson, Montgomery Advertiser (10/30/2008)
"Davis, Ward speak to young voters"
Many young professionals between the ages of 22 to 40 were at the "presidential debate" to hear U.S. Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham argue for Barack Obama and state Rep. Cam Ward of Alabaster argue for John McCain .
What is the key issue for the young professionals, who packed the auditorium of the state archives building to listen to the debate? The same issue that is key to older voters - the economy.
"I certainly know a few people who have lost their jobs, and to see people who are older concerned about their future and their 401(k)s really hits home," said Taylor Williams, who was attending the event.
Law school student Gantt Pierce, who attended the event Wednesday, said he came as an undecided voter hoping that what he heard at the debate could sway his vote.
His major concerns include the economy and national security, and how both will impact people his age.
"Both issues are going to make or break this election and how they handle it will be extremely important," Pierce said. "If they fail, the recovery process will be very difficult."
The economy was the major concern voiced by most of the young people attending the event, with foreign policy issue coming in second.
The event was organized by EMERGE Montgomery, a group for young professionals ages 22 to 40. With the unprecedented amount of young voters at the polls, organizers said education on the issues is still important.
"With this type of election on the horizon, the young vote is probably the most important," said Chris Dickert, public affairs chair for EMERGE.
"We wanted to educate our populace and give them the opportunity to hear from two up-and-coming politicians in the area," he said.
The politicians representing the presidential candidates also knew what the key issue was. Both spent a good deal of time addressing their candidates' solutions to the economic crisis.
Ward said he respects McCain's stand on the economy, and said that of the two candidates, he believes McCain's plan has a much better chance to fix the problems.
Davis said the economy is important, but he believes the bigger challenge -- and one that will be crucial to solving the crisis -- will be creating bipartisan leadership that will allow elected candidates to get things done in Washington.
"The next president can only be successful if he creates pathways for people to work across party lines," Davis said.
Ashley Hopkinson, Montgomery Advertiser (10/30/2008)
"Davis, Ward speak to young voters"
Many young professionals between the ages of 22 to 40 were at the "presidential debate" to hear U.S. Rep. Artur Davis of Birmingham argue for Barack Obama and state Rep. Cam Ward of Alabaster argue for John McCain .
What is the key issue for the young professionals, who packed the auditorium of the state archives building to listen to the debate? The same issue that is key to older voters - the economy.
"I certainly know a few people who have lost their jobs, and to see people who are older concerned about their future and their 401(k)s really hits home," said Taylor Williams, who was attending the event.
Law school student Gantt Pierce, who attended the event Wednesday, said he came as an undecided voter hoping that what he heard at the debate could sway his vote.
His major concerns include the economy and national security, and how both will impact people his age.
"Both issues are going to make or break this election and how they handle it will be extremely important," Pierce said. "If they fail, the recovery process will be very difficult."
The economy was the major concern voiced by most of the young people attending the event, with foreign policy issue coming in second.
The event was organized by EMERGE Montgomery, a group for young professionals ages 22 to 40. With the unprecedented amount of young voters at the polls, organizers said education on the issues is still important.
"With this type of election on the horizon, the young vote is probably the most important," said Chris Dickert, public affairs chair for EMERGE.
"We wanted to educate our populace and give them the opportunity to hear from two up-and-coming politicians in the area," he said.
The politicians representing the presidential candidates also knew what the key issue was. Both spent a good deal of time addressing their candidates' solutions to the economic crisis.
Ward said he respects McCain's stand on the economy, and said that of the two candidates, he believes McCain's plan has a much better chance to fix the problems.
Davis said the economy is important, but he believes the bigger challenge -- and one that will be crucial to solving the crisis -- will be creating bipartisan leadership that will allow elected candidates to get things done in Washington.
"The next president can only be successful if he creates pathways for people to work across party lines," Davis said.
