Sorensen in the News

"Dancing Across the Aisle"

coy — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:15:43 -0400

As lawmakers in Washington begin work on reforming the financial regulations for Wall Street, Virginia Senator Mark Warner and Tennessee Senator Bob Corker are setting a strong example of bipartisan cooperation that may provide the key to a successful legislative package. A recent article for Businessweek titled "Dancing Across the Aisle" reads in part:

Roanoke Times Editorial Showcases Work of Sorensen

coy — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 22:09:27 -0500

In its Sunday editorial today, the Roanoke Times presented a thoughtful look at the work and mission of the Sorensen Instiute.

If a new generation of politicians does not get caught up in today's zero-sum politics, the General Assembly might dare to set aside rigid ideology and deal pragmatically with the challenges ahead.

Click here to read the full story.

Free Speech or Disruption: Civility in Public Debate

coy — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:38:38 -0500

"Political Swine Flu Has Struck"

coy — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:28:35 -0500

Sorensen's Bob Gibson is the author of an essay about civility in politics— published in Sunday's Daily Progress.

"Sorensen Institute Graduates Prevail"

coy — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:05:21 -0500

The University of Virginia's Cavalier Daily has a story in today's issue about the successes of Sorensen graduates in the recent elections. The article includes interviews with Bob Gibon and James Brown (CTP Spring 09), who was elected Sheriff in Charlottesville last week.

Click here for the article.

News Leader Spotlights Sorensen

coy — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:49:30 -0500

This morning's edition of the Staunton News Leader spotlights the success of Sorensen graduates in the recent elections.

The University of Virginia's Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership offers two political training programs to those interested in becoming more active in public service in Virginia – be they Republicans, Democrats or independents. In the wake of Tuesday's elections, it's clear that the programs are working.

Gibson Recaps Elections on WAMU in Washington

coy — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:02:21 -0500

Sorensen's Bob Gibson was a guest on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi Show yesterday discussing the results of Election 2009. Click here or photo above for video and audio.

PODCAST: Gibson on WMRA to Discuss Governor's Race

coy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:19:19 -0400

Sorensen's Bob Gibson was one of a handful of Virginia journalists who appeared on WMRA's Virginia Insight program yesterday to discuss the governor's race. Click here for the podcast.

PODCAST: WVTF Promotes Sorensen

coy — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:13:30 -0400

Public radio station WVTF, which broadcasts throughout southwest, southside and central Virginia, aired this story about the Sorensen Institute this morning. Interviews included Chris Fairchild (PLP 08), Mike Farruggio (PLP 06), and Regional Board member Kelli Palmer.

Harris Promotes Sorensen on Cox Communications

coy — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:54:41 -0400