In the aftermath of the pivotal 2024 U.S. presidential election, the nation faces a defining moment that will significantly influence its political trajectory. While reflecting the deep divisions within the electorate, the outcome will also raise critical questions about the future of governance, party dynamics, and national unity. As the U.S. navigates this pivotal moment, informed analysis and discussion are essential.
To provide such insight, we were honored to host former Vice President Dan Quayle as well as Andrew Card, former secretary of transportation and White House chief of staff, for a thought-provoking armchair discussion. Together, they analyzed the high-stakes campaigns, explored the critical challenges awaiting the incoming administration, and reflected on the deep-seated political dysfunction plaguing American politics.
This event was sponsored by the Presidential Elections Program. It was free and open to the public.
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Agenda
6:00 pm CDT — Reception
6:30 pm CDT — Introductions
6:35 pm CDT — Discussion
7:25 pm CDT — Closing Remarks
Participants
Introduction
The Honorable David M. Satterfield
Director, Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy; Janice and Robert McNair Chair in Public Policy; Former ambassador to Lebanon and Turkey
Featured Speaker
Dan Quayle graduated from DePauw University and Indiana University’s Robert H. McKinney School of Law (formerly known as School of Law-Indianapolis). He served in the U.S. Congress and the Senate and was elected as the 44th vice president under President George H. W. Bush. Currently, Quayle is the chairman of Cerberus Global Investments, an investment company with more than $60 billion under management. He has been with Cerberus since 1999. He and his wife Marilyn have three children and nine grandchildren.
Moderator
Andrew Card graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering. He served as U.S. Secretary of Transportation and White House deputy chief of staff under President George H.W. Bush and as White House chief of staff under President George W. Bush. Currently, he is CEO of the George & Barbara Bush Foundation.
