O'Keefe weighs in on Trump's planned Space Force in TIME
"Creation of a separate military service as a ‘Space Force’ is a solution in search of a problem," says Sean O’Keefe, University Professor and Howard G. and S. Louise Phanstiel Chair in Strategic Management and Leadership. "There’s no reason to believe that space-related programs would fare any better than they do today under the U.S. Air Force recognizance."
Reeher comments on family separations at the border in The Hill
"The visuals are very powerful, the individual stories that you can tell are very powerful," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. "All the things that drive attention are there."
Faricy discusses Pence's visit to Syracuse with CNY Central
Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science, says that typically when a vice president comes to town, it's significant and a way for Republicans to raise money and create a buzz. He adds that these visit are "a signal that the establishment Republicans are behind his [the vice president's] candidacy."
Maxwell announces promotions, tenure for eight faculty
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Reeher talks with WRVO about split primary in NY State
According to Professor of Political Science Grant Reeher, the split primary doesn’t do much to help what generally dogs primary races, low voter turnout. "If you take that problem and you split the primary into two separate dates, you’ve compounded that problem even further, because you’ve asked people to come back and vote again, after they have voted in the federal primary," he says.
Reeher comments on lack of dominant Dem candidate in 2020 in The Hill
Reeher discusses Trump, Sessions in USA Today
"The sense of tradition is very strong in the Senate—there's a level of mutual respect and having each other's back," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, about Senate Republicans' support of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
White quoted in Christian Science Monitor article on Trump, executive power
"A president might do all kinds of inappropriate things, but if members of Congress don’t want to impeach the president, the president won’t be impeached," says Steven White, assistant professor of political science.
Reeher discusses Clinton supporters backing Warren in 2020 in The Hill
Burman discusses tax law workarounds in NY on WBFO radio
Len Burman, Paul Volcker Chair in Behavioral Economics, says there are potential legal issues with characterizing taxes one owes to the state as a gift to charity.
Reeher weighs in on Trump's pardons in The Hill
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, says that, compared to other recent presidents, Trump’s pardons appear "more politically oriented. He is focusing on people whose political actions are consistent with his own, in that they have been advancing points of view that he shares, or working toward his goals."
Gadarian quoted in Associated Press article on Trump's business conflicts
Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, says those who pay attention to politics tend to be more partisan and often set aside information they find inconsistent with their beliefs. "To the extent that you like this administration," she says, "you might say this is just the way business is done. This isn’t a concern."
Reeher weighs in on Russia probe, midterm elections in USA Today
"If something big is revealed—an impeachable offense by the president—that could be a significant factor in creating a blue (Democratic) wave," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. On the other hand, he says, if the investigations end with nothing really significant or new "it gives power to President Trump's narrative that it has all been a witch hunt, which could give Republicans a boost."
Reeher quoted in The Hill article on Trump attacks on Mueller
"It has obviously been an enormous distraction for the administration," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "Whatever the amount of political capital [Trump had], it has been diminished."
Maxwell celebrates graduates, faculty at Commencement Weekend 2018
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Andersen discusses Gina Haspel, NY-22, Eric Schneiderman on WCNY
Kristi Andersen, professor emeritus of political science, discussed Gina Haspel, President Trump's nominee for director of the CIA, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and New York's 22nd congressional district, and the resignation of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman.
Thompson discusses the study of nuns as an outsider in Sisters Report
"I believe I've spent enough time within sisters' domain to understand it, to speak its language, and to interpret and present it all to others. In this, I may have an advantage that insiders do not in presenting that world to a wider audience that really ought to know about it," writes Margaret S. Thompson, associate professor of history and political science.
Reeher comments on immigration, NY gubernatorial contest in Daily Star
"With the mid-term congressional elections coinciding with the gubernatorial primary contest, Nixon and Cuomo are both seeking to project themselves as 'resister in chief',” says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute.
2018 Moynihan junior faculty award to be presented to Gonda
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