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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: Joe Biden
Political expert on what the GOP South Carolina primary means for Nikki Haley, Donald Trump
The Republican race for a candidate to take on President Joe Biden in November’s election continues to be a two-person show, with Saturday’s South Carolina primary the latest stage. Virginia Tech political expert Caitlin Jewitt answers questions about the shape of the race through the South Carolina primary, the Super Tuesday contest on March 5, and beyond.
State of the Union preview with a Nobel Laureate invitee
Binghamton University Distinguished Professor and Nobel Laureate M. Stanley Whittingham will join U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer in the nation’s capitol tonight for U.S. President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Whittingham is available for interviews via Zoom at 3 p.m. EST today to highlight Binghamton’s growing role in the lithium battery industry.
GW Expert Available to Discuss Biden’s Remarks About Putin’s Threats of Nuclear War
WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2022)— On Thursday night President Joe Biden, speaking at a fundraiser in New York City, remarked that the risk of nuclear attacks is graver than anything since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. “We have not faced the…
Binghamton University-led battery initiative wins $113 million to bolster domestic battery manufacturing and supply chain, reinvigorate region
Binghamton University’s New Energy New York project has been awarded more than $113 million to establish a hub for battery technology innovation in upstate New York. The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced Friday that the region would receive $63.7 million; the State of New York will support the project with an additional $50 million.
GW Expert on President Biden’s Thursday Primetime Speech
President Biden will deliver an address to the American people from Philadelphia’s Independence Hall tomorrow night. The White House says the speech will focus on “the continued battle for the Soul of the Nation,” a topic that Biden has…
Student debt cancellation is a win-win
President Biden’s plan to forgive between $10,000 and $20,000 of student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 a year is actually a win-win scenario, according to Daniel McKeever, assistant professor in the School of Management at Binghamton University,…
GW Expert Available to Discuss Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Pact
WASHINGTON (May 23, 2022)— On Monday President Joe Biden announced the launch of a new trade pact with 12 Indo-Pacific nations aimed at signaling U.S. dedication to the contested economic sphere. Biden pitched the trade deal as a counterweight to…
D.C. Circuit Court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is slated to make history as the first Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States. GW faculty experts are available to comment on the judicial, political, and procedural aspects of Judg
Brandon Bartels, a professor of political science, is an expert on judicial politics. He can provide more insight into Judge Jackson’s background and judicial philosophy and the power dynamics that could be in play during the proceedings. Todd Belt, a…
Infrastructure bill success hinges on education, public-private partnerships
The House passed an infrastructure package of $550 billion late last week that the White House is now expected to sign into law. Rick Geddes, professor and founding director of Cornell University’s Program in Infrastructure Policy, says that although the…
Build Back Better Act: Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss
Rutgers University–New Brunswick faculty experts are available to discuss President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act, a plan designed to rebuild the middle class that centers around universal prekindergarten, health care costs, climate change, renewable energy, family care, and other top…
Work Requirement for Child Tax Credit Would Be ‘Reverse Logic’
BALTIMORE — During an appearance in Baltimore Thursday, President Joe Biden shared details of his plans to extend the Child Tax Credit through negotiations with Congressional Democrats. Families would receive a monthly direct payment from the Internal Revenue Service of…
Progressives make sacrifices to win Manchin, Sinema
President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats continue to negotiate the details of a domestic policy plan this week that will require the support of all 50 Democrats in the Senate. Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have continued to…
Progressives make sacrifices to win Manchin, Sinema
President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats continue to negotiate the details of a domestic policy plan this week that will require the support of all 50 Democrats in the Senate. Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have continued to…
UT/TT Poll: Texans’ Views on Vaccines, Leadership, Legislation and the Future
The latest University of Texas/Texas Tribune poll showed significant differences along party lines on Texans’ attitudes about COVID-19 vaccines: 79% of Democrats report being vaccinated, compared with 47% of Republicans. And about a quarter of Texans (24%) say they are not planning on getting a vaccine.
Despite refugee boost and family reunification, Biden has ‘long road to go’
On Monday, the Biden administration announced a significant increase in the number refugees allowed to enter the United States. The announcement comes as the administration also begins to reunite parents separated from their children under the Trump administration’s family separation…
Cancer Organizations Urge Priority Access to COVID-19 Vaccine for Cancer Patients, Survivors
130 cancer centers and other cancer organizations sent a letter to President Joseph R. Biden, key members of his administration, and leading state public health officials to strongly encourage prioritizing patients with cancer and survivors of cancer when administering lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines.
The Impact of the U.S. Re-engaging with the World Health Organization
The United States will begin participating in an international collaboration to distribute COVID-19 vaccines more equitably around the world after President Joe Biden reversed the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization on his first day in office.
Richard Marlink, the director of Rutgers Global Health Institute, discusses the impact COVAX, the global collaboration to accelerate the development, production, and equitable access to COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines, will have on ending the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening global health.
Biden’s attention to immigration ‘root causes’ promising, but will take time
The Biden administration’s executive orders on immigration announced this week will address Trump-era immigration policies including the controversial Migrant Protection Protocol, known as “Remain in Mexico,” and the family separation policy. Ian Kysel, professor of law at Cornell University and…
Disaster policy overhaul: A potential bipartisan effort for Biden and Congress
With Congress still struggling to find common ground on any issue, the University of Delaware’s A.R. Siders points to one that could be decidedly bipartisan: disaster policy, which needs a complete overhaul. “Not only to address climate change and social…
Biden’s Racial Equity Plan aims for bold strides in police reform
With protests in the streets and votes cast on Election Day, the voters spoke loud and clear: They demanded that racial equity become a top-shelf priority of the new administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Yasser…
Joe Biden gives hopes to millions who stutter
Recently inaugurated President Joe Biden is a positive role model to people who stutter and will raise awareness of stuttering worldwide, according to Rodney Gabel, stuttering expert and professor at Binghamton University, State University of New York. He also serves…
Biden’s inaugural ‘theater of unity’ offers rebuke to violence
On Wednesday, former Senator and Vice President Joe Biden will be inaugurated as President of the United States. His inauguration takes place amid continued challenges presented by COVID-19 and the violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Mabel…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Addressing Climate Change, Environmental Protection in 2021
New Brunswick, N.J. (Jan. 12, 2021) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick professors Robert E. Kopp and Pamela McElwee are available for interviews on how President-elect Joe Biden and his incoming administration could strengthen efforts to address climate change and protect the environment. Kopp, a professor in…
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…
UChicago experts available on legal, political, and societal ramifications of yesterday’s violence
CHICAGO — After yesterday’s unprecedented violence at the Capitol, University of Chicago experts are available to discuss the legal, political, and societal ramifications and what it means going forward. Please let me know if you are interested in setting up…
Court strikes down ‘wealth test’ immigration rule
A U.S. federal appeals court struck down a rule yesterday that would make it harder for immigrants who rely on public benefits to be approved for visas or green cards. Stephen Yale-Loehr, professor of immigration law at Cornell Law School and co-author…
AACI Urges President Trump to Share Key COVID-19 Information With Biden Transition Team
In a November 20 letter, the Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) called on the Trump administration to share vital information about its coronavirus response with President-elect Joe Biden and his transition team.
IU experts available to comment on economic challenges facing President-elect Biden
INDIANAPOLIS and BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Strengthening the U.S. economy is among the top priorities for President-elect Joe Biden. The U.S. Congress is gridlocked over a stimulus to support Americans struggling with unemployment, evictions and utility shut-offs tied to or exacerbated…
Voter turnout just one of many contributions by Black Americans that led to Biden win
Much has been made of the impact that Black voter turnout had on Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 election. But the contributions go far beyond just showing up, said Vladimir Medenica, assistant professor of Political Science and International Relations…
Presidential Transition: Rutgers Political & Issue-Based Experts Available
Rutgers University–New Brunswick has a range of faculty experts available to discuss the transfer of power between President Trump and President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President elect Kamala Harris on topics including: executive power, the presidency, COVID-19, climate change, the economy,…
If COVID-19 can’t foster political unity, what can?
Bitter fighting continues in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, even as President-elect Joe Biden urged unity in his victory speech Saturday night. Michael Macy, professor of sociology and information science at Cornell University and director of the Social…
NEW: Youth vote again pivotal in presidential race
Although votes continue to be counted, the youth vote has the potential to shape the outcome of the 2020 election and to decide the presidency of the United States, according to analysis out today from CIRCLE, at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life.
Rutgers Expert Available to Discuss Red Wave, Patience in Pennsylvania
Rutgers scholar Katherine Ognyanova is available to discuss the latest survey data from The COVID-19 Consortium for Understanding the Public’s Policy Preferences Across States. The group previously issued a report highlighting the competitive states with the biggest differences in Trump/Biden margin between all likely voters and likely…
Rutgers Experts Available to Discuss Paris Climate Agreement Following 2020 Election
New Brunswick, N.J. (Nov. 4, 2020) – Rutgers University–New Brunswick professors Robert E. Kopp and Pamela McElwee are available for interviews on the Paris climate agreement following the 2020 election. In 2017, President Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from the agreement, and…
SU Presidential Campaign and Communications Expert Available for Trump/Biden Debate Predictions and Analysis
U.S. presidential candidate debates have proven more controversial during the 2020 election than any other in history. Dr. Joshua Bolton, assistant professor of communication at Salisbury University (MD), is available to provide analysis of the final debate between incumbent Donald…
Dueling Town Halls; Rutgers Election and Political Experts Available
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a range of faculty experts available before, during and after Thursday’s competing town halls, in lieu of a presidential debate, with President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. David Greenberg Expert on American political…
Third Party Candidates and the 2020 Election: UNLV Expert Available
For months, two names — presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden — have consistently dominated news headlines and social media feeds in the leadup to Election Day 2020. Some, however, might be left wondering, especially following the chaotic presidential debate just last week, if Trump and Biden are the only options out there.
Rutgers Election and Political Experts Available for Election Night, Week Coverage
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has a range of faculty experts available through election night and post-election in areas of American politics, public opinion, elections, voter access, and women in politics. For interviews, please reach out to the listed contacts. David Greenberg…
Democrats lead by big margins in Delaware
Democratic candidates in the 2020 election are enjoying big leads in their races, according to a poll by the University of Delaware’s Center for Political Communication. Support among women voters has been a key factor.
SU Political Science Chair Available to Provide Presidential Debate Analysis
Dr. Adam Hoffman, chair of Salisbury University’s Political Science Department, is available beginning Wednesday, September 30, to provide analysis of the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Hoffman is a frequent contributor to media in the Maryland-D.C.…
Robert Schmuhl of @ArtsLettersND and @ND_AMST available to comment on #Debates2020
Robert Schmuhl, Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Chair Emeritus in American Studies and Journalism, is available to comment on tomorrow’s presidential debate, especially on the historical impact of these debates on presidential elections and Biden’s chances according to history. https://news.nd.edu/our-experts/schmuhl-robert/ Schmuhl is an…
Presidential Debates in a Highly Polarized America: UNLV Expert Available
The COVID-19 pandemic. Race relations. The Supreme Court. The economy. When President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden meet for the first of three presidential debates on Tuesday night, millions of viewers are expected to tune in. But will America really be listening? Given the country’s all-time high partisanship and the extremely tiny pool of voters who have yet to make up their minds five weeks out from the 2020 general election, analysts are putting in their bets on the influence of televised debates and the chances of actually swaying voters.
Examining the science of stuttering, from childhood into adulthood
Like presidential candidate Joe Biden, researcher Evan Usler has used his personal experience to help those with speech disorders. Usler studies motor speech and fluency disorders, including stuttering.
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…
Rutgers Experts Available to Comment on 2020 Presidential Race & Campaign Issues
As the 2020 presidential campaign accelerates, Rutgers faculty experts are available to comment on the most pressing issues in the race for the White House. Topics include the economy, immigration, health care, national security, gun control, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change…
A Rutgers Expert’s Guide to Understanding 2020’s Campaign Polls
Four years after the presidential election surprised nearly everyone who followed public opinion polls, it is critical for 2020 voters to have a better understanding of how polling works and what they should look for as the election cycle heats up and the barrage of polls increase.
Bidens, as a couple, offer glimpse of a return to normality
The handling of COVID-19, the economy and healthcare are all major issues heading into the stretch-run of the 2020 election. But, more than anything, voters are craving a return to normality, said David Redlawsk, professor and chair of Political Science…
Experts to comment on virtual Democratic convention, Kamala Harris selection
Voters and political pundits will be watching closely this week as the Democratic National Convention goes virtual and Joe Biden accepts the nomination as his party’s candidate for president. The University of Delaware boasts several experts who can talk about…
Rutgers Polling Expert Available to Discuss Democratic National Convention
Ashley Koning, director of Rutgers’ Eagleton Center for Public Interest Polling, is available for interviews ahead of, during and following the Democratic National Convention next week. “The Democratic National Convention this year will be unlike any other in history, going…