Selected Events 2006

From left: Rita Wallace, Information Specialist; Mark Wenig, Consul for Public Affairs. Rear: Mark Scheland, Consul General, U. S. Consulate General Leipzig

November 8, 2006
Terry Michael, director of the “Washington Center for Politics and Journalism,” participated in a Digital Video Conference (DVC) with a diverse audience from the Leipzig community, including press representatives. As part of his presentation and in response to questions, Michael cautioned against expecting too much change too soon, and made the point that even though the Democrats now had the opportunity to effect change, there was no guarantee they would do it. He also looked at potential front runners for the 2008 presidential elections, and was never shy about putting forth his own personal analysis. The audience was so energized after the DVC concluded that some stayed on for over an hour at the table discussing Michael’s analysis and the election results. The journalists from MDR Radio and TV praised the program for providing useful background information.