Political Science News and Events

Taylor weighs in on Putin's constitutional reforms in Vox article

Brian Taylor, professor and chair of political science, says "he's [Russian president Vladimir Putin] leaving the presidency, but he’s almost certainly going to take some other position and try and stay on."

January 16, 2020

See related: Government, Russia

Reeher speaks to US News about 2020 elections in NY State

"It solidifes their majority, and puts in place this idea that New York is just blue, full stop," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "And it seems like it's going to be really tough for Republicans to make a real run at the governor's seat, given what we've seen in recent elections." 

January 9, 2020

See related: New York State, U.S. Elections

Reeher op-ed on new VPPCE program published in USA Today

"What immediately struck me and stayed with me throughout the program was the genuine support the veterans offered each other, despite their political differences," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
January 6, 2020

See related: Political Parties, U.S. Education, United States, Veterans

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