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This edition: The Rise and Fall of Governor Spitzer's Driver's License Proposal: What's Next?

Episode Details

Original tape date: November 27, 2007.

Moderator Bob Liff and a panel consisting of a practitioner, advocate and analyst discuss the recent proposal by Governor Eliot Spitzer to issue driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants in the State of New York.  Reviewing the conditions under which the Governor’s proposal was made, and the political circumstances which led to its defeat, the panel assesses current concerns around immigration policies in the city, state, and nation.  Looking ahead to the 2008 Presidential contest, the panel also attempts to forecast the impact of the Governor’s proposal—and others around the country—on the race for the White House next year.

Guest List

Hon. Leroy Comrie New York City Councilmember (D-Queens)

Ronald Hayduk Professor of Political Science, Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY

Bob Liff Senior Vice President, George Arzt Communications

Ana Polanco Political Director, NYS Council Unite Here

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  • CUNY Forum is an hour-long program that allows for extended discussion of governmental issues by panels of educators, government leaders and industry figures.

    The audience consists of students participating in the CUNY Edward T. Rogowsky Internship Program in Government and Public Affairs, who are encouraged to question and interact with the panel.

    CUNY Forum is one of a number of programs produced by the City University appearing in the CUNY Presents timeslot, on a rotating monthly basis.

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