On 8 November, Americans will elect their 45th President. But this time will not be like any other Presidential election. The two main candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, are both lacking popularity. One is seen as the embodiment of the Washington establishment, resented by a large part of the public. The other hopes to ride a wave of populism to the White House, and is resented by another large part of the public. How will this election campaign play out? And what outcome can we expect?

The New Zealand Initiative is delighted to host America’s top election analyst Henry Olsen. Described as “the smartest commentator on American politics and elections out there” (Robert P. George), Henry Olsen will cut through the noise of the US Presidential election campaign. He will share his insights into America’s future – and what New Zealand can expect from the next US President.

About the speaker

Henry Olsen is a Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, studies and provides commentary on American politics. From 2006 to 2013 as Vice President and Director, National Research Initiative, at the American Enterprise Institute. He previously worked as Vice President of Programs at the Manhattan Institute and President of the Commonwealth Foundation.

Mr. Olsen’s work has been featured in many prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, National Review, and The Weekly Standard. His pre-election predictions of the 2008, 2010, and 2012 elections have been particularly praised for their remarkable accuracy. He holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and a J.D. from the University of Chicago Law School.

Please contact chelsy.blair@nzinitiative.org.nz