New York Journalists Discuss "2024 Election" at Clinton School, According to The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
In a nonpartisan environment emphasised by Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, dean of the Clinton School, approximately 215 community members gathered at the Clinton School of Public Service on Wednesday. The occasion was a discussion between journalists Josh Dawsey of The Wall Street Journal and Tyler Pager of The New York Times, who spoke about their book, "2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America."
Judd Deere, a former deputy press secretary under President Trump, also attended the event. Thomas Franklin "Mack" McLarty III, a former chief of staff under former President Bill Clinton, was present, adding a rich political history to the gathering.
During the event, Dawsey and Pager expressed gratitude for the opportunity to connect with a larger audience and discuss their intriguing book. Pager found it particularly fascinating to see the lives of staff members he had worked with before in a day-to-day context.
The book begins in August 2022 with the FBI's search of Mar-a-Lago for classified documents, setting the stage for an exploration of the 2024 presidential election. It is co-written with Isaac Arnsdorf, senior White House reporter at The Washington Post.
James L. "Skip" Rutherford III, dean emeritus at the Clinton School, moderated the conversation, guiding the discussion smoothly. Deere, who has known Dawsey and Pager for a long time, expressed appreciation for their talent in covering Washington politics and the country.
Pager spent his first trip to Arkansas exploring the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, finding Arkansas a great fit for the visit due to its rich political history. He appreciated seeing figures he knew from the Biden and Harris campaigns who were part of Clinton's campaign and White House staff.
The goal of the event, according to Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, was to inform and train public service leaders. Patrick Newton, director of marketing and communications at the school, hoped audience members would develop a desire to read the book.
Deere also appreciated the Clinton School and Clinton Library for hosting the event. The authors' visit to Little Rock marks a significant moment in the ongoing discourse about the future of American politics.
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