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UrduJordan Cash is an assistant professor of political theory and constitutional democracy at Michigan State University’s James Madison College. Here, he answers questions about the history of lame-duck presidents in the U.S. and what it suggests about how President Biden could spend his final days.
Tag: 2024 election
Overall Youth Turnout Down From 2020 But Strong in Battleground States
Voter turnout among young people ages 18-29 was 42% (with +/- 1% margin of error) overall in the 2024 presidential election, and much higher—50% on aggregate—in key battleground states across the country (AZ, GA, MI, NV, NC, PA, WI), according to researchers at Tufts University’s Tisch College.
Will Celebrity Endorsements Sway the Presidential Election?
With the race so close, will celebrity endorsements actually shift the outcome of the election by swaying undecided voters or increasing turnout? Kei Kawashima-Ginsberg, Newhouse director of the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, weighs in.
How Will Undecided Voters Affect the Presidential Election?
Undecided voters can be challenging to study since they typically make up such a small share of the electorate. Fortunately, the Cooperative Election Study (CES) has interviewed at least 60,000 Americans during each of the past several election cycles, giving us a sample of several thousand undecided voters in each election.
Over two dozen experts available for 2024 election interviews in key swing states.
With the 2024 election less than three weeks away, all eyes are on the swing states that are likely to decide the presidency. The Scholars Strategy Network has put together a list of over two dozen university-based researchers and professors…
MSU expert: How the 2024 election could impact your grocery bill
The economy is always a hot topic in presidential elections and, this year, food prices have taken center stage. After a period of historically high inflation in 2022, where grocery prices soared by over 11%, the current rise in food costs has slowed to around 2%.
Insight into Massachusetts Ballot Question 5: Minimum wage for tipped workers
A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life assesses the likely impact of Massachusetts Ballot Question 5, which would phase out the “tipped minimum wage.” If Question 5 passes, businesses will need to directly pay the full $15 minimum wage for their tipped workers.
Harris’ handshake: Why her power move threw Trump off
One of the biggest surprises of what is likely the final presidential debate came at the very beginning, when Vice President Kamala Harris walked toward former president Donald Trump’s podium for a handshake. University of Delaware experts can provide analysis…
Do Women Candidates Have a Harder Time Being Elected?
Brian Schaffner, a Tufts University political science professor and Newhouse Professor of Civic Studies at Tisch College, speaks about the role of gender in American politics.
Insight on Massachusetts Ballot Question 2: Eliminating the MCAS graduation requirement
A report released today by the Center for State Policy Analysis (cSPA) at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life examines the core arguments for and against Massachusetts Ballot Question 2, which lets Massachusetts students graduate from high school without passing the 10th grade MCAS or otherwise proving their readiness to the state.
Experts from DePaul University available to discuss 2024 primaries, general election
With the 2024 election season underway, voters are weighing in at primaries and caucuses around the country. DePaul University experts are available to discuss key topics surrounding local, state and federal elections, including campaign strategy, Gen Z voters, voting rights, the impact of global politics and more.
GW Experts Available: Stage is Set for Second GOP Presidential Debate
The stage is set for the second Republican presidential debate tonight in California. Seven candidates are looking to be the party’s alternative to former President Donald Trump, who is not participating in tonight’s debate. Trump skipped the first debate and…