Chris Faricy, associate professor of political science, was interviewed by CNY Central for the segment "Syracuse gearing up for Vice President Pence visit." Faricy says typically when a vice president comes to town it's significant and a way for Republicans to raise money and create a buzz. "He doesn't really need the money, but it creates a media cycle television stations newspaper will cover the event its a signal that the establishment Republicans are behind his candidacy," he says. 06/19/18