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Taylor Speaks With Forbes and WABC About the Death of Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny
"We don’t know every detail about the circumstances of his death today, but it is 100 percent fair to say that Alexei Navalny was killed by Vladimir Putin and the Russian state," says Brian Taylor, professor of political science and director of the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs.
See related: Conflict, Elections, Government, Russia, Ukraine
Blockwood Piece on the Return to American Pragmatism Published in the Fulcrum
"It’s time to think beyond left, right and center," writes James-Christian Blockwood, adjunct professor in Maxwell's Washington programs. "Time to move beyond traditional political ideology that creates an identity trap dividing us instead of unifying us and encouraging compromise.
See related: Government, Political Parties, U.S. Elections, United States
Reeher Discusses Tom Suozzi’s Win in NY Special Election for House Seat With AP, Roll Call, US News
“If I were a Democratic consultant or strategist, I would be taking a huge grain of salt before I base my playbook on this election,” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
See related: Congress, New York State, State & Local, U.S. Elections
Reeher Quoted in BBC Article on Trump’s Defamation Defeat
"It's hurt the general population's views of him, but it's fueled and strengthened his base, and even driven some Republicans on the fence to 'stay loyal' to the cause," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "Trump has been trying to wear these legal troubles as a badge of honor for his victimization, and of his commitment to his supporters."
See related: Federal, Law, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, United States
SU Institute Launches Focus Group Project to Gain Insights on Key Voting Blocs in 2024 Campaign
The Institute for Democracy, Journalism and Citizenship (IDJC) is launching The Deciders Focus Groups project, a partnership initiative looking to gain insights from key voting blocs in 2024 presidential election battleground states. NBC News plans to report findings each month.
See related: Federal, Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, Washington, D.C.
Reeher Quoted in Newsweek Article on the Rise and Fall of Ron DeSantis
"Smoother, more refined, younger, better informed on the issues, but still aggressive on policy and willing to fight the cultural battles the Right seems to care about. Is that enough to persuade a loyal Republican voter, who is weighing that against a proven battler? Apparently not," says Grant Reeher, director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
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Gadarian and Reeher Talk to WalletHub About the New Hampshire Primary
"Doing well in New Hampshire or doing better than expected can give campaign attention and a sense of momentum that will bring new media attention as well as donations and support from party members in states that come later in the process," says Shana Gadarian, associate dean for research and professor of political science.
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Gadarian Speaks to Christian Science Monitor About Trump’s Steady Rebound
“The party didn’t coalesce around one alternative to Trump, and that’s what the skeptics needed,” says Shana Gadarian, associate dean for research and professor of political science.
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Reeher Quoted in Newsweek and USA Today Articles on Presidential Candidates Biden and Trump
Grant Reeher, professor of political science, tells Newsweek that Trump will continue to use his legal difficulties to rile up his MAGA base. However, Reeher adds that it remains to be seen if this will ultimately damage Trump's White House ambitions.
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The Political Economy of Lobbying: Campaign Finance
Simon Weschle, associate professor of political science, contributed a chapter titled "Campaign Finance" to the book "The Political Economy of Lobbying: Channels of Influence and their Regulation" (Springer, 2024).
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