Political Science News and Events
Gadarian discusses partisan divide around COVID-19 with Christian Science Monitor
“People are taking their cues from political leadership and from doctors, and to the extent that those are different, people will turn to their more trusted sources,” says Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science.
See related: COVID-19, Political Parties, United States
Reeher weighs in on Biden, assault allegation in USA Today, The Hill
"I don’t think the issue is likely to cause someone to vote for Trump instead of Biden," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "The problem is what it does for the level of enthusiasm for Biden among different constituencies, and the turnout for him. It could have a dampening effect there."
See related: U.S. Elections, United States
Thompson discusses role of nuns in past pandemics in Global Sisters Report
See related: COVID-19, Religion, United States
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