“If you can uncover damaging information about your own candidate, chances are the opposition can uncover it too.” – Ryan Micik
Thank you for coming!
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“Campaigns are simply start-ups made to go broke.”
Thank you to Cliff Walker and Elliott Griffin who joined us for the Renewing Democracy Speaker Series: Smart Budgeting for Campaigns – Making Every Dollar Count.
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🏛️ Join us for A Conversation with State Reps. Gina Hinojosa (HD 49), Donna Howard (HD 48), and John Bucy III (HD 136).
📅 Monday, Sept. 8 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM | Bass Lecture Hall
📲 Register in our bio!
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“Democrats need to learn how to pick villains, throw a punch, and stand up for what they believe in.” – Congressman Greg Casar
Thanks for coming!
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“We don't give due process because of who they are. We give it because of who we are,” said Congressman Colin Allred during LBJ Conversations with Evan Smith.
Thank you to everyone who joined us. Stay tuned for more events at The Patman Center!
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The Patman Center's 2024 - 2025 year is officially over. We were proud to host 94 speakers, 56 events, and give $72,000 in fellowships.
Miss out on anything this semester? Read our yearly recap here! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/news/2024-2025…
The secret's out...
I’m proud to share that @TheLBJSchool is launching a Master of National Security program. This new degree will prepare the next generation of national security leaders and marks an exciting step forward for our school and for the future of public service. 🤘…
Applications are open for The Patman Center's Research Award for Advancing Democracy!
This award is open to any UT student or students of all levels. Applications are due May 25.
Visit our website for more information! patman.lbj.utexas.edu/programs/resea…
We are honored to have former Vice President @Mike_Pence as one of our speakers for The Patman Center's May Term in Washington, D.C.! On Wednesday, May 14, students will visit Vice President Pence at Advancing American Freedom and learn about conservative policy advocacy.
We ended the spring semester with a very special guest! @CoachMackBrown spoke about the intersection of sports and politics and the world of NIL in our last event of the semester. Thanks for joining us!
The Patman Center's last spring event is finally here! On April 28, we are celebrating the end of the semester with a special event about the intersection of sports and politics with @CoachMackBrown. RSVP here: patman.lbj.utexas.edu/events/lbj-con…
Yesterday, @chiproytx visited The Patman Center and spoke about the U.S. budget, tariffs, and the SAVE Act, which recently passed in the House of Representatives.
Today, Congressman Chip Roy shared his policy vision and guiding values with LBJ students following a crucial discussion on our nation’s budget and tax policies. The conversation, expertly led by Prof. Evans Smith, was made possible by the Patman Center for Civic and Political…
Yesterday, @Ron_Nirenberg came by to talk about the upcoming mayoral election, and his future plans. Thank you to everyone who came to this event!
Interested in similar events? We only have a few left on the calendar for this spring! Check them out here. patman.lbj.utexas.edu/patman-events
Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our event with The Honorable Robert Duncan, Chief of Staff for @Burrows4TX! Chancellor Duncan provided his inside view on the Texas Legislature, including what bills he thinks may get passed.
We were so excited to host @DanielLubetzky yesterday! Lubetzky has a long history of building coalitions and strengthening communities through his businesses. He spoke about how the power to make change lies with ordinary people and the importance of a builder’s mindset.
Yesterday, @MayorRenardEPTX visited The Patman Center! He spoke about his to-do list for his first term as mayor, which includes cementing El Paso’s spot on the map as a tourist destination and a city for young professionals.
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