Michael Baselice is the president and CEO of Baselice & Associates, Inc., a survey research firm which conducts opinion polling for decision making in politics and public affairs. Since it was founded in 1997, Baselice & Associates, Inc. has conducted over 1,500 survey projects. Clients include Governor Rick Perry, Lieutenant Governor David Dewhurst, Attorney General Greg Abbott, and Comptroller Susan Combs. In addition, Baselice & Associates, Inc. conducted the survey research in 2006 for “No” on Prop 87 in California as well as nightly tracking from mid-September through election eve for the Schwarzenegger for Governor campaign. In the past several Texas election cycles, Baselice & Associates, Inc. has assisted Congressmen, Brady, Carter, Gohmert, Hensarling, McCaul, Poe, and Thornberry. Baselice has also assisted in key State Senate races including those represented by State Senators Estes, Eltife, Huffman, Deuell and Duncan.
Matthew Dowd is a founding partner of ViaNovo, an international communications and brand positioning firm, and currently serves as an ABC News Political Contributor. His recent political work includes serving as the Chief Strategist on two winning reelection efforts – for Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006 and for President George W. Bush in 2004. A frequent contributor to many news shows and is now a political commentator for ABC news, he has taught at the University of Texas’ LBJ School of Public Affairs and has led seminars at Stanford, Harvard and Yale Universities. He is co-author of the New York Times bestseller Applebee’s America: How Successful Political, Business and Religious Leaders Connect with the New American Community.
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ABOUT THIS EVENT
Several times a month, The Texas Tribune hosts a series of conversations featuring prominent elected officials and other newsmakers at the historic Austin Club in downtown Austin. These in-depth discussions are moderated by the Tribune's CEO and Editor in Chief, Evan Smith. Coffee and pastries are served before the conversation begins, allowing time for our attendees to mingle. A Q&A session afterward offers a chance for the audience to interact with our honored guest.
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