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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.
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.
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’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.
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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 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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.
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, 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…
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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
On Tuesday, presidential candidate Joe Biden selected Senator Kamala Harris as running mate and vice-presidential candidate. Senator Harris is the first black and South Asian woman to serve on the ticket as a candidate for vice president. Carole Boyce Davies,…
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