Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
The Hauenstein Center's Common Gorund Initiative convened a bipartisan panel to discuss the challenges facing both major political parties amidst leadership challenges, internal calls for reform, and squabbles over party platforms. The panel consisted of Dr. Christina Wolbrecht from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Kevin Portteus from Hillsdale College, and Dr. Donald Zinman from Grand Valley State University. The panel was moderated by Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies Director, Megan Rydecki.
The Hauenstein Center's Common Gorund Initiative convened a bipartisan panel to discuss the challenges facing both major political parties amidst leadership challenges, internal calls for reform, and squabbles over party platforms. The panel consisted of Dr. Christina Wolbrecht from the University of Notre Dame, Dr. Kevin Portteus from Hillsdale College, and Dr. Donald Zinman from Grand Valley State University. The panel was moderated by Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies Director, Megan Rydecki.










