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UrduOn Saturday, Nigerians will head to the polls for a fiercely-competitive presidential election in Africa’s largest democracy. Rachel Beatty Riedl, director of the Mario Einaudi Center for International Studies and a scholar of Sub-Saharan Africa political systems, is available for interviews…
Tag: Election
Notre Dame study finds voter ID laws mobilize voters in both parties, rather than sway election results
Notre Dame researchers found that voter ID requirements motivated supporters of both parties equally to comply and participate, but had little overall effect on the actual outcomes of the elections.
GW Expert on 2024 White House Hopefuls’ Book Spree
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida are the latest potential 2024 presidential candidates to announce they are publishing books, joining other likely GOP contenders such as former Vice President Mike Pence and former Secretary of State…
GW Expert on the Significance of the Trump-Ye Dinner
Former president Donald Trump’s now-infamous dinner with the rapper formerly known as Kanye West and avowed white supremacist Nick Fuentes is yet another example of Trump’s flirtation with far-right bigots. The meeting may be perceived as a validation of the…
Cybersecurity expert available to talk about security of election infrastructure
While the 2017 designation that federal election infrastructure is part of the nation’s critical infrastructure was a significant step toward protecting voting integrity, some vulnerabilities remain, says a Virginia Tech expert. “While voting machines are required to be offline and…
New Research Suggests Political Events Impact Sleep
Researchers show how major sociopolitical events can have global impacts on sleep that are associated with significant fluctuations in the public’s collective mood, well-being, and alcohol consumption.
IU experts available to comment on Midterm elections
Americans are set to determine who controls Congress as they head to the polls for the first time during President Joe Biden’s administration, shaping the future of his legislative success. Indiana University experts are available to discuss election security, political…
Rutgers Eagleton Institute of Politics Experts Available for Commentary & Analysis for the 2022 Midterms
Experts at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University-New Brunswick are available for commentary and analysis for the 2022 Midterm Election. National and New Jersey Politics John J. Farmer, Jr. Director, Eagleton Institute of Politics Law and politics, election…
Notre Dame political scientist: Threats to American democracy have never been more serious
Matthew Hall, director of the Rooney Center for the Study of American Democracy, said the threats to American democracy have never been more serious. Although the 2022 midterm elections will not be where America loses its democracy, he said, they could…
‘On the brink of a new civil war’: New national survey highlights fragility of American democracy, stark partisan divides
A new nationally representative survey released by the University of Notre Dame reveals more than half of Republicans and one-third of Democrats believe the United States to be on the brink of a new civil war.
‘Fearmongering’ drives Netanyahu’s comeback in Israel
Former Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu is on the verge of returning to office and the country is likely to be led by one of its most conservative governments. Netanyahu’s comeback appears powered by politician Itamar Ben-Gvir and the far-right. Uriel…
CSUDH Expert Available to Comment on General Election/California Issues
CSU Dominguez Hills Assistant Professor of Political Science Chris Hallenbrook can discuss who will control Congress after the November 8 General Election, Propositions 26 and 27 (sports gambling), and Measure A, which would allow the L.A. County Board of Supervisors…
GW Experts on Election Security and Political Violence Ahead of the Midterms
“Election officials in the United States have been alerted to safe-proof their voting systems and be vigilant about political violence amid a “very complex threat environment,” top U.S. cybersecurity official Jen Easterly said on Sunday in the wake of an…
How Will Gun Control Policy Affect the Midterm Elections?
With the midterm elections less than three weeks away, Rutgers experts weigh in on how gun control will be a factor with voters. Michael AnestisExecutive Director, New Jersey Gun Violence Research CenterAssociate Professor, School of Public Health Gun violence prevention…
Media Literacy Week: IU experts available to comment
U.S. National Media Literacy Week, Oct. 24 to 28, brings attention to the importance of being able to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act using all forms of communication. Media literacy empowers people to make informed decisions and be active…
What’s next for Brazil: Cornell experts on economics, politics post-election
The first round of Brazil’s elections on Oct. 2 will see former leftist president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva face off against right-wing incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. The following Cornell University professors are available to discuss the implications for Brazil and…
GW Experts Analyze Alaska and Wyoming Elections
Wyoming voters rewarded Rep. Liz Cheney for her principled stand against former president Donald Trump by resoundingly voting for her opponent in yesterday’s GOP primary for the state’s lone House seat. Meanwhile in Alaska, another at-large House election featuring a…
10 scientists elected leaders of the ASBMB
Voting members of the scientific society chose a new secretary, re-elected three people to the governing council, and selected new committee members.
Political ads during the 2020 presidential election cycle collected personal information and spread misleading information
University of Washington researchers looked at almost 56,000 political ads from almost 750 news sites between September 2020 and January 2021. Political ads used multiple tactics that concerned the researchers, including posing as a poll to collect people’s personal information or having headlines that might affect web surfers’ views of candidates.
25th Amendment, Mike Pence’s political future, IU experts available to comment
INDIANAPOLIS and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In the wake of violence that erupted at the U.S. Capitol during Congress’ initial efforts to certify the 2020 election and President Donald Trump’s response that incited the mob, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have called…
Chaos, violence at U.S. Capitol, IU experts are available to comment
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Shortly after President Donald Trump addressed supporters Wednesday in Washington D.C., and said he would never concede the election, chaos and violence erupted as a mob of his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Congress was in the…
UAlbany Experts Available to Discuss the Chaos at the U.S. Capitol
ALBANY, N.Y. (Jan. 7, 2020) – Following a rally led by President Donald Trump to back his claims of election fraud, hundreds of rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol building, marching through the halls of Congress as both chambers were meeting…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Stress Reduction Benefits of Exercise and Being Outdoors Following Election
New Brunswick, N.J. (Nov. 6, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick Professor Brandon L. Alderman is available for interviews on how being outdoors and exercise can reduce stress following the 2020 election and during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Time spent outdoors and…
IU experts available to comment on possibility of election cases going to the Supreme Court
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — As millions of ballots are still being counted across the nation, President Donald Trump has said his campaign will be looking to the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in the presidential election. While his suggestion has been…
Why tech is up today: Uncertainty pushes markets towards winners
With uncertainty about the election’s outcome running high, markets on Wednesday seemed to have rewarded on industries and stock – like the tech sector – that have witnessed enduring wins in recent months. Scott Yonker, associate professor of finance at…
Election stress can hurt your heart
Election stress is in full effect and it can take a heavy toll on our heart health. Like the death of a loved one or a natural disaster, the election is on par with other traumatic episodes that can trigger heart stress and exacerbate pre-existing heart conditions.
‘Too close to call’ Prop 22 to test strength of Uber, Lyft advocacy
Californians will decide the fate of companies including Uber, Lyft, and Instacart in their state this week as they consider the ballot measure Proposition 22. Proposition 22 will determine whether workers at app-based transportation companies are classified as independent contractors…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss NJ Politics and Election Influences
Rutgers scholar Julia Sass Rubin is available to discuss the impact of political machines and ballot design on New Jersey elections and state politics. “Any analysis of New Jersey’s politics or policy should acknowledge that our state is controlled by…
Voters’ Emotional Reactions A Barrier for Trump
How President Trump makes voters feel may be a barrier to his path to victory according to new polling research from the George Washington University.
Cognitive decline distorts political choices, UCI-led study says
Irvine, Calif., Oct. 29, 2020 — Identification along the liberal/conservative spectrum may last a lifetime, but cognitive decline distorts our political choices, according to the first-of-its-kind study led by the University of California, Irvine. For those who are cognitively impaired, identifying as being liberal or conservative loses its relationship to their political decision-making.
How to Handle Election Stress in an Exceptionally Stressful Year
When you tune into election coverage or think about the upcoming Election Day, do you feel your heart pounding loudly in your chest, or your face feeling hot, or experience a wave of negative emotions? You may be experiencing election…
GDP gain to have ‘zero effect’ on voters, local pain matters most
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the third quarter gross domestic product (GDP) report on Thursday, five days before the election. Christopher Way, associate professor of government at Cornell University, studies the political business cycle and focuses on the…
UCLA expert available to offer advice on how to navigate emotions on Election Day
Emanuel Maidenberg is a clinical professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He can comment on how to navigate emotions on Election Day and how to devise a mental health plan to help…
Experts say most damaging scenario to US democracy is Trump rejecting election results, potential Supreme Court ruling against him
To get expert opinions on the fate of the nearly 245-year-old democracy, a group of students from Notre Dame conducted a survey and a path selection game with 150 members of political science professional associations who specialize in elections.
American University Experts Available for Presidential Debate Commentary
The Final Presidential Debate: American University Experts Available for Post-Debate Commentary WHAT: American University has political communication and presidential rhetoric experts available to comment on tonight’s final presidential debate. This is the last time the two presidential candidates will face…
SCOTUS nomination battle could sway independent, religious voters
The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to vote on the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on Thursday, with a possible final vote on her confirmation as soon as Monday, Oct. 26 – a week in advance of…
Tips for voting safely during a pandemic
Voting is one of the most important things citizens get to do. University of Chicago Medicine Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Mai Tuyet Pho explains how to vote safely amid a global pandemic.
MITRE Experts Available to Comment on Election Security
Voters trust that our elections take place without interference. MITRE supports state and local election officials with the objective advice and tools to combat threats to our voting infrastructure. Our work includes: Our SQUINT™ app lets election officials report disinformation…
Q&A: UW researchers clicked ads on 200 news sites to track misinformation
A study by UW researchers found that both mainstream and misinformation news sites displayed similar levels of problematic ads. UW News had a conversation with the team about this research, where ads on news sites come from, and how things might change leading up to the election.
U.S. tax scholar available to comment on Donald Trump’s tax returns
An investigation by the New York Times published Sunday revealed several stunning revelations about Donald Trump’s tax returns, including that he paid only $750 in federal income taxes the year he won the presidency and paid no federal income taxes…
How do Americans view the virus? Anthropology professor examines attitudes, perceptions of COVID-19
In her latest study, Northern Arizona University professor Lisa Hardy looks at how Americans’ attitudes and responses have changed during the time of the pandemic and how to many people, the virus is not a biological agent but instead a malicious actor.
Experts: Unprecedented Challenges Confront 2020 Election
ALBANY, N.Y. (Sept. 16, 2020) – COVID-19, A polarized electorate, absentee voting and questions about information security are just some of the potential challenges looming as the United States gears up for the 2020 Presidential election on Nov. 3. The…
Paper ballots, risk-limiting audits can help defend elections and democracy, IU study finds
With just over two months before the 2020 election, three professors at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business offer a comprehensive review of how other nations are seeking to protect their democratic institutions and presents how a multifaceted, targeted approach is needed to achieve that goal in the U.S., where intelligence officials have warned that Russia and other rivals are again attempting to undermine our democracy.
When it comes to supporting candidates, ideology trumps race and gender
Voters who express prejudice against minorities and women are still more likely to support candidates who most closely align with their ideologies, regardless of the race or sex of such candidates, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
With upcoming DembVP pick, expert available to discuss positives and negatives for women in politics
As Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden prepares to announce his vice presidential pick, who will be only the third woman VP nominee and fourth woman on a major-party presidential ballot, political scientist Lori Poloni-Staudinger is available to discuss the significance…
Over Six in Ten Likely Voters Currently Support Vote by Mail, Survey Says
Rutgers scholar Katherine Ognyanova is available to comment on the latest Rutgers-Harvard-Northeastern-Northwestern survey data on attitudes about mail-in voting, from The COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States. The researchers surveyed 19,052 people across all 50 states plus…
IU experts available to comment on President Trump’s suggestion to delay 2020 election
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — With the presidential election less than 100 days away, President Donald Trump is suggesting it be delayed, tweeting July 30 that mail-in voting would make it “the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history.” IU experts are…
Spanish language increasingly more relevant to presidential elections
Discourse in and about Spanish was present on both sides of the political spectrum, more so leading up to the 2016 presidential election than in previous cycles, according to research conducted by faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York.
Spanish in the 2016 U.S. presidential election
This study analyzes discourse in and about Spanish by presidential hopefuls and their prospective running mates leading up to the 2016 United States presidential election. I utilize Irvine and Gal’s (2000) framework of semiotic processes to reveal how Democratic and…
How Will COVID-19 Impact the 2020 Election? University of Kentucky Experts Have Insight
While the 2020 general election is still more than six months away, the COVID-19 pandemic has sidelined much of the presidential campaign. Meanwhile, state and county officials across the U.S. are already preparing ways to allow voters to cast their ballots safely. University of Kentucky faculty members with expertise in politics have been closely monitoring the evolving situation.