american conservative union, and
by harvard historian annette
gordon-reed.
welcome, all.
>> we think pea is just seconds
away but mark what are you
looking for tonight.
>> i will tell you what i am not
looking for, eight years ago
this week president george bush
spoke of his successor and spoke
of barack obama, he said a man
whose history reflects the
enduring promise of our land and
this is a moment of hope and
pride for our entire nation
after the election of barack
obama.
i don't think similar sentiments
will be expressed this evening.
>> and gordon reed, what about
you?
what do you look for?
>> i am looking for him to
defend his legacy and talk about
what he tried to accomplish as
president. this is a moment to
sum up and i think that that is
what farewell addresses do.
>> it is a president approaches
the lectern, matt schlapp what
are you look for?
>> i think what is interesting
is democrats are still looking
for their leader and leadership
doesn't come from the hill or
congress,...