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Can an “October surprise” still influence voters?
In the polarized political landscape of America, can an October Surprise still have an impact on voters? This week, two hotly-contested senate races in Georgia and Pennsylvania were the subject of shocking reports, only four weeks before election day. In…
‘There’s a Real Cost to Defending Behavior That’s Constitutionally Indefensible’: Liz Cheney Focuses on Citizenship During Maxwell Visit
As the House of Representatives prepared to reconvene on the evening of Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney walked through the Capitol to assess the aftermath of the insurrection. In an area known as Statuary Hall, she found members…
“Privacy vs. public safety”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Empire State Weekly news program “Privacy vs. public safety.” The segment addressed the fallout of Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin,…
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Potential Appointment To The Supreme Court
Paula Johnson, professor in the College of Law and director of the Cold Case Justice Initiative, was interviewed for the WAER-FM story “What Ketanji Brown Jackson’s public defender experience would bring to SCOTUS.” Johnson discussed the potential of Ketanji Brown…
“Rep. Stefanik makes endorsement in North Country Senate race”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the Spectrum News story “Rep. Stefanik makes endorsement in North Country Senate race.” Reeher, who studies American politics, explained…
“State Democrats open convention amid optimism, come concern”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Newsday story “State Democrats open convention amid optimism, come concern.” Reeher, an expert on American politics and democracy,…
“Stacey Abrams faces growing furor over mask-free photo”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill story “Stacey Abrams faces growing furor over mask-free photo.” Reeher, an expert on American politics, explained that…
“Redistricting map helps Democrats in state, Congress”
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in the Newsday story “Redistricting map helps Democrats in state, Congress.” Reeher, an expert on American politics and democratic representation,…
Why would governors fight vaccine mandates?
This week, the Republican governors of Texas and Florida challenged the coronavirus vaccine mandates put forth by President Joe Biden. Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order banning any entity in the state from enforcing a vaccine mandate. Florida…
Measuring Progress Through a Historical Context
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute in the Maxwell School, was quoted in The Hill article, “The Memo: Biden says democracies work; the US is not helping his case.” Reeher warns against…