Political Science News and Events
The Transformation of the Republican Party
Jeffrey Stonecash, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science, has written a new book, “The Transformation of the Republican Party” (Lynne Reinner, 2024), that offers a historical analysis exploring the evolution of the Republican Party.
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Jackson Speaks With Bloomberg About Kamala Harris and Tim Walz Campaigning in Rural Georgia
“There is really a lot of interest right now in ensuring that folks who are not typically tapped into the mainstream of electoral politics, that they are getting excited about this election. …They're reaching out to folks who I believe that they think may come back into the fold with them,” says Jenn Jackson, assistant professor of political science.
See related: Political Parties, Race & Ethnicity, Rural Issues, U.S. Elections, United States
McDowell Weighs In on China’s International Use of Renminbi in Financial Times Article
“I think it’s very unlikely that we’ll see China’s trade with the United States, with the European Union, moving into Chinese currency,” says Daniel McDowell, professor of political science.
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