Politics in America & the Two-Party System: Is it Time for a Change?

Why does the United States have only two major political parties? Could this system change? Should it?  Join us at our offices in Downtown Columbia for the next event in our Candid Conversations small group interactive discussion series, as we explore timely issues to spark transparent dialogue, build connections, and bridge the gaps among community members. RSVP below – space is limited to ensure a small group environment.

Topics our conversation may address include:

• What are the obstacles to forming a third major political party? Why have past attempts failed?
• Is it time for a change? If not now, then when?
• Data shows that in this election year, a significant percentage of Americans did not support any of the main party candidates, believing President Biden to be of failing mental and physical health, alienated by President Trump’s toxic rhetoric and felony convictions, and questioning Vice President Harris’ qualifications as the Democratic nominee. How did we get here, and where do we go from here?
• What is our role – as individuals, business owners, and community members – in having constructive conversations about this topic? How can we approach these conversations?

Event Timeline
8 – 8:30 a.m.               Networking & Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.       Candid Conversation facilitated by David Nitkin

Meet Our CFO (“Chief Facilitating Officer”)

• David Nitkin is Principal of New Line Strategy, a communications consulting firm. He is also the Executive Editor of Baltimore Fishbowl. He is an award-winning journalist, having worked as State House Bureau Chief, White House Correspondent, Politics Editor and Metropolitan Editor at The Baltimore Sun.
• David holds a master’s degree in public policy from the Harvard University Kennedy School, and has served in communications and policy positions for the Howard County Executive, the Maryland Attorney General, and the Johns Hopkins Health System.
• David lives in Downtown Columbia with his wife, and you may see him around our community pursuing some of his passions – distance running, staying abreast of local and state government affairs, and – as any good New England native does – Dunkin’ coffee.