Each year since 2003, Regent University has hosted one of the most notable events of its kind in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Clash of the Titans debate features prominent national leaders discussing timely topics ranging from the Constitutional Authority of the U.S. Supreme Court to whether military force can bring peace to the Middle East.
On October 30th at Regent University’s Communication & Performing Arts Center the question, “America’s Future: Can Capitalism Survive?” was debated by five notable personalities – Howard Dean, former Governor of Vermont, chairman of the Democratic National Committee and candidate for the Democratic Nomination for President 2004; Arianna Huffington, Co-founder/Editor-in-Chief, “The Huffington Post,” nationally syndicated Columnist, co-host of Left, Right & Center and author; Dick Armey, former U.S. House Majority Leader and author; John Kasich, former Congressman, Host of Heartland with John Kasich, business leader and best-selling author; and Joe Scarborough, former Congressman, Host of Morning Joe and The Joe Scarborough Show and author serving as debate moderator.
Dr. Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel for the American Center for Law and Justice set the stage for the debate. Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, Regent University President and Chancellor introduced Joe Scarborough, who introduced and invited the panelists to take their seats. Each panelist made an opening statement in response to the debate topic question followed by a series of questions offered by the moderator an collected from the audience. Each panelist made a closing statement followed by very thoughtful closing comments by Joe Scarborough. The following link to a piece written by Joan Benson that captures both the heat and humor of this lively debate:
http://www.regent.edu/news_events/?article_id=548&view=full_article#