Political Science News and Events
Reeher discusses New York State's first Senate majority leader, Schumer, with Democrat & Chronicle
Professor Grant Reeher says Sen. Chuck Schumer’s rise to the majority leader role would likely have "some beneficial effect" in terms of money flowing to his home state, though he suggests that could be tempered by how closely divided the Senate is.
January 14, 2021
See related: New York State, Political Parties, State & Local
Thorson quoted in National Geographic article on conspiracy theories
Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in the National Geographic article, "Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science."
January 11, 2021
See related: Media & Journalism, U.S. Elections, United States
Keck weighs in on Trump impeachment in Al Jazeera
Thomas Keck, Michael O. Sawyer Chair of Constitutional Law and Politics, was quoted in the Al Jazeera article, "'Toothless tiger': Impeachment could bar Trump from future office."
January 11, 2021
See related: Federal, United States