C-PAC Day 3: A Relaxing End

The last day of C-PAC was a very laid back experience. Half of the group went to early to see Sean Hannity speak while we arrived a little after to stop at the Newt Gingrich book signing. Unfortunately, they had unexpectedly cancelled this morning's signing (they moved it to the previous Friday without really telling anyone... thanks). I was really looking forward to getting my picture taken with Newt, but I would have to settle for another spin through Swag Alley.

Karissa and I did attend the ISI sponsored "Conservatism 101" lecture featuring Mark Henry. The lecture was excellent; it traced the beginnings of the modern conservative movement and it's various sects (Libertarianism, Anti-Communism, and Traditionalism). ISI did a great job offering attendees a look at the intellectual and philosophical writings of conservatism (rather than its application in Republican politics).

After we rejoined the CRs, we hit up lunch with our friend Francisco (from ISI) at Chapotle (basically a Mexican Subway). Then we hopped back on the Metro and rode it to the Capitol Building for some excellent photo ops.

We spent a good bit of time just walking around the Capitol, and visiting the near by Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. Then we hopped on the Metro to make our way back to PA.

[Over the next few days, while we're all on spring break, check back here for more post-C-PAC blogging. We all attended various panel discussions and speeches, and there will be plenty of coverage, commentary, and photos!]