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UrduFor the fifth time in two years, Peru has a new president. A chain reaction yesterday that began with beleaguered President Pedro Castillo attempting to dissolve Congress and rule by decree ended with Peruvian lawmakers overwhelmingly impeaching Castillo and elevating…
Tag: Impeachment
Constitutional expert John Vile available to comment on Trump legal team’s argument that the Senate “lacks jurisdiction” to try a former president.
Dr. John R. Vile is a Professor of Political Science at Middle Tennessee State University and the author and editor of numerous books on the U.S. Constitution including A Companion to the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments. He is available to provide expert…
Creighton law professor says the Senate clearly has authority to try the President #impeachmenttrial
Creighton University law perofessor Patrick Borchers says the Senate clearly has authority to try the case, especially given that the President was impeached by the House while in office. “The ability of the Senate to bar an impeached officer the…
George Washington University Experts Available for Media Interviews on Former President Trump’s Impeachment Trial
The second impeachment trial for former President Donald Trump, who is charged with incitement of insurrection, will commence on Feb. 9, 2021. The George Washington University has the following experts available to discuss impeachment, including the constitutionality of the trial,…
Threats to lawmakers make conviction of Trump a real possibility, Tulane legal scholar says
Whether President Donald Trump is convicted for incitement of insurrection and ultimately disqualified from ever running for office again will largely depend on how House managers approach the trial, a Tulane University constitutional law expert says. “House managers can help…
Maryland Carey Law Experts Available to Discuss Impeachment, Inauguration Security, Capitol Violence
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law has faculty experts available to comment on several aspects of the recent attempted insurrection at the United States Capitol including impeachment, inauguration security/new threats to state capitols, and the police…
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…
Constitutional Law Professor Available to Discuss 25th Amendment
Maryland Carey Law constitutional law expert Professor Mark Graber, JD is prepared to discuss the 25th amendment to the constitution in light of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s statement during a Thursday news conference that she’ll be “talking about the 25th…
Trump acquittal a foregone conclusion, Tulane impeachment expert says
If Republican senators acquit President Trump as expected on Wednesday, they still will have important choices to make about their justification for taking such action, a Tulane University impeachment expert said. “If they stick to disputing the facts, they might…
Not calling witnesses would set a disastrous new precedent, @OregonState’s @CMcKNichols says
Jan. 29, 2020 Not calling witnesses would set a disastrous new precedent Media contact: Sean Nealon, 541-737-0787, [email protected] Source: Chris McKnight Nichols, 541-737-3530, [email protected], @CMcKNichols CORVALLIS, Ore. – Christopher McKnight Nichols, an associate professor of history and Director of the Center for…
Five Questions About the Senate Impeachment Trial Answered
The impeachment trial will likely dominate the news for the rest of the month, if not longer. In doing so, it could potentially affect the conduct of U.S. foreign policy and the rhythms of the Democratic presidential campaign. So here are answers to five questions you might have.
ADVISORY: Expert Available to Discuss Roots of Trump Impeachment
Johns Hopkins political scientist Benjamin Ginsberg predicted in 1990 that blind party loyalty would result in today’s political stasis culminating in impeachment. Three decades ago Johns Hopkins University political scientist Benjamin Ginsberg warned in his book, Politics By Other Means, that party loyalty…
John Vile is Available to Provide a Non-partisan, Clause-By-Clause Explanation of the U.S. Constitution and the Articles that Govern Impeachment
John Vile is a scholar of the U.S. Constitution, who has written numerous books, essays, chapters, and reviews on this and related topics. His book A Companion to the U.S. Constitution and Its Amendments, now in its sixth editio, offers a fair,…
Expert Available to Discuss Articles of Impeachment
New Brunswick, N.J. (Dec 11, 2019) – Ross Baker, distinguished professor of political science at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and an expert on American politics, is available to comment on the articles of impeachment released by the House Judiciary Committee’s Democratic majority…
Impeachment process poses challenges for both parties, Tulane law professor says
Impeachment expert Stephen Griffin, a constitutional law professor at Tulane University School of Law, says the articles of impeachment submitted by Democrats on Tuesday create opportunities and challenges for both parties moving forward. “The articles of impeachment are arguably the…
House Democrats draw insights from past for current articles of impeachment, Oregon State expert says
Christopher Nichols, an associate professor of history and Director of the Center for the Humanities at Oregon State University, is available to comment about the articles of impeachment announced today by House Democratic leaders against President Donald Trump. Nichols has these initial thoughts:…
6 Tips for Navigating Political Discussions at the Holiday Table
As families gear up to celebrate the winter holiday season together, a course of politics is likely their least favorite topic to dish up at the dinner table. But two University of Nevada, Las Vegas professors say requests to pass…
“It mirrors executive overreach elsewhere, where such behavior has contributed to the decay of democratic political systems,” says University of Redlands professor about the current impeachment case.
“Impeachment is a means of establishing and maintaining the separation of powers designed by the founders in the U.S. and replicated across the western hemisphere,” says Dr. Steve Wuhs, a political scientist at the University of Redlands, who can speak…
Procedural questions to shape impeachment trajectory
House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that the House of Representatives will proceed with articles of impeachment against President Trump. House Representatives are expected to vote on impeachment before the year ends, which will trigger a trial in the…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Impeachment Public Hearings
New Brunswick, N.J. (November 18, 2019) – David Greenberg, a Rutgers–New Brunswick professor of history and of journalism and media studies, is available to discuss the House impeachment inquiry as it begins its second week of public hearings with the…
Former U.S. ambassador available to comment on credibility of Yovanovitch testimony
Former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is testifying publicly today in the President Trump impeachment inquiry. Republican members of the House committee leading impeachment investigations have questioned the character and legitimacy of witnesses Bill Taylor and George Kent, and…
Impeachment trial likely to ‘scar the nation,’ Oregon State professor says
Christopher Nichols, an associate professor of history and Director of the Center for the Humanities at Oregon State University, is available to comment about the impeachment trail of President Donald Trump. His initial thoughts: “This is an historic day. Only two presidents…
Public impeachment hearings to offer check on ‘imperial presidency’
The House of Representatives will begin a series of public hearings on Wednesday in the ongoing impeachment inquiry directed at President Trump. First to testify will be acting ambassador to Ukraine, William B. Taylor Jr., followed by Deputy Assistant Secretary…
Experts Are Available For Interviews To Discuss Impeachment Proceedings
New Brunswick, N.J. — Experts at the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University—New Brunswick are available for interviews to discuss the impeachment proceedings. John J. Farmer, Jr., Director, Eagleton Institute of Politics Professor Farmer is available for commentary and…
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Democratic Debates
New Brunswick, N.J. (October 10, 2019) – Ross Baker, a distinguished professor of political science at Rutgers University–New Brunswick and an expert on American politics, is available to comment before and after the Democratic debates next week. Baker is a…
Trump supporters launch crowd sleuthing effort to identify whistleblower, says expert
Online crowd sleuthing – the practice some supporters of President Trump are using to help identify the anonymous whistleblower who triggered an impeachment inquiry — is a double-edged sword, says Virginia Tech computer scientist Kurt Luther. “The growing phenomenon of…
Tulane experts available to discuss impact of impeachment inquiry
The call for impeachment is growing among House Democrats, and the following Tulane University experts are available to discuss the topic with media. For interviews, contact [email protected] or Carolyn Scofield at 407-342-8809. Stephen Griffin, W.R. Irby Chair and Rutledge C.…
Expert on electoral behavior, Kathy Dolan can weigh in on an impeachment probe’s impact on the 2020 elections.
House Democrats have announced that they are moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump. Kathleen Dolan, a distinguished professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, can answer questions about the potential impact on the…
UNF Political Science Professor Discusses Trump Impeachment Implications
Dr. Michael Binder, an associate professor of political science at the University of North Florida, discusses possible Trump impeachment, it’s political implications and more.
Possible political consequences of impeachment probe? Longtime political scientist Thomas Holbrook can provide analysis.
Thomas Holbrook can discuss the potential political consequences of an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, including the impact on press coverage of the primaries and the potential impact on the general election. A distinguished professor of political science at the…