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Pennsylvania’s Political Odd Couple
Bring your organization an entertaining, timely and relevant presentation that unites political war stories, perspectives, and insights with current events and tips for navigating the ever-changing landscapes of government and politics.
What to Expect
Two of the most successful party chairmen in state history have teamed up to bring your organization dynamic and powerful insights into the world of state and national politics. Combining their intimate knowledge of government with extensive experience through decades of national, statewide, and local campaigns, Alan and TJ will discuss and debate timely political issues and current policy debates.
This presentation is adaptable for associations, non-profit organizations and businesses. It is meant to be interactive and customized for your audience, providing an intimate look into the inner workings of public policy, political campaigns and government.
No matter your chosen topics or current events, booking TJ and Alan will provide your event with an entertaining, bipartisan analysis delivered with a respectful, friendly demeanor.
Why TJ and Alan
Alan Novak and TJ Rooney are two of the most recognizable and experienced leaders in Pennsylvania government. They may be political opposites, but Alan and TJ interact in a friendly, entertaining manner that unites political war stories, perspectives, and insights with current events, lessons of leadership, and tips for navigating the ever-changing landscapes of government and politics.
This presentation is known for being both educational and entertaining, serious and spirited. As TJ and Alan share their knowledge, they will also divulge the lighter moments of major campaigns and policy debates, with amusing glimpses of the candidates, officials and other characters they encountered along the way.
Past Events
- AFL-CIO
- Capital BlueCross
- Chester County Bench Bar
- Chester County Community Foundation Hadley Program
- Centre County Chamber of Commerce
- Community Bankers Annual Meeting
- County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania
- First Priority Bank
- Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, Leadership Summit
- Merck Animal Health
- Penn Ag PAC
- Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Chamber Day
- Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Gov't Affairs Roundtable
- Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association
- Pennsylvania Press Club
- Philly.com Post Election Live Chat
- Ursinus College – Political Polarization Panel
- West Chester University, Student Gov't Association
Meet the Presenters
T.J. Rooney
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Alan Novak
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