The event, titled "The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism," features Professor Theda Skocpol from Harvard University and former State Representative Tom Emmer. Skocpol, a renowned scholar, will discuss her new book co-authored with Vanessa Williamson, which explores the beliefs, activities, and political impact of the Tea Party. Emmer, a former Minnesota state representative, will share his insights on the creation, development, and future of the Tea Party. The conversation is moderated by Professor Lawrence R. Jacobs and is part of a series of discussions on civic engagement and governmental transformation in the United States. The event is free and open to the public, taking place on November 10, 2011, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs.The event, titled "The Tea Party and the Remaking of Republican Conservatism," features Professor Theda Skocpol from Harvard University and former State Representative Tom Emmer. Skocpol, a renowned scholar, will discuss her new book co-authored with Vanessa Williamson, which explores the beliefs, activities, and political impact of the Tea Party. Emmer, a former Minnesota state representative, will share his insights on the creation, development, and future of the Tea Party. The conversation is moderated by Professor Lawrence R. Jacobs and is part of a series of discussions on civic engagement and governmental transformation in the United States. The event is free and open to the public, taking place on November 10, 2011, from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey School of Public Affairs.