Reeher discusses retiring Republicans' criticism of Trump in Washington Examiner
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, says Trump could attempt to contain the criticism from retiring Republicans by moderating his tone and laying off individual attacks on members.
Reeher weighs in on NY's constitutional convention vote in Utica Observer-Dispatch
"Voting ‘yes’ on this particular ballot initiative does not mean there’s going to be a new Constitution," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science. "It means you’re setting the process in motion to rewrite the Constitution."
Thorson discusses the conservative politics of sports in Washington Post
Emily Thorson, assistant professor of political science, and her co-author found through survey research that sports fans tend to harbor more right-leaning attitudes on economic and foreign policy issues, even as Republicans are no more likely than Democrats to follow most sports.
Reeher weighs in on Trump, Gold Star controversy in The Hill
Grant Reeher, professor of political science, says Trump’s words were "pushing that frontier of just what is acceptable on the part of a president. I think that’s why it is getting the attention that it’s getting. Any time you start talking fast and loose about…families that have lost members in the line of duty, that is political dynamite."
Reeher weighs in on role of traditional political parties on WRVO
According to Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, "voting has become much more rigid" along party lines.
Pralle discusses flood mapping on Marketplace
"One problem is the [flood] maps are based on historical data, they're static maps," says Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science. "They don't take into account future development scenarios and future weather-related scenarios having to do with climate change."
Sammies honor outstanding federal employees, innovative solutions
Maxwell alumna Emily Simonson ’15 M.P.A./M.A. (IR) was one of the recipients of the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals, as part of the Urban Waters team, which created public-private partnerships to clean and revive urban waterways and their surrounding lands.
Reeher comments on Trump's Asia trip in Washington Examiner
"On the one hand, it takes him to a region, and to individual countries, that he's criticized, and with which he's already had tensions. So, a lot of things could go wrong," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. "On the other hand, a diplomatic trip like this almost forces him to behave in a more conventional way, and that could help his image at home."
Pralle comments on flood mapping in Houston Chronicle
"Officials are concerned about the financial burden on individual property owners, but also worry about decreased property values and increased restrictions on development," Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science.
O'Keefe quoted in USA Today article on National Space Council
"The vice president has an interest in technology and space policy generally, so the council becomes a good venue to put some context to all of this," says University Professor Sean O'Keefe.
Nabatchi awarded 2017 Sharon M. Pickett Award by the Association for Conflict Resolution
Gadarian paper on emotions, foreign policy published in ISSF Roundtable
"Emotions can cause us to care about foreign policy, and they can also fundamentally shape the types of policies that citizens want. Emotions change our decision-making calculus," finds Shana Gadarian, associate professor of political science, and her co-author.
Reeher comments on speculation of Cuomo White House run in 2020
Reeher comments on Trump's promise to reform government in The Hill
"The swamp is pretty sticky and it is hard to drain," says Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute. "It is going to be very difficult for any one individual—even the president—to restructure the entire culture and network that exists inside the Beltway."
Reeher weighs in on Dem strategy for mid-term elections in The Hill
Syracuse mayoral candidates debate on Campbell Conversations
Grant Reeher, professor of political science and director of the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, will moderate.
Thompson discusses how media represents nuns in Global Sisters Report
"Vowed women in the church deserve more than our fascination, our giggles, and our objectification. They deserve, instead, our appreciation—and, more importantly, our respect," writes Margaret S. Thompson, associate professor of history and political science.
O'Keefe writes about the nominee for NASA administrator in The Hill
"His [Jim Bridenstine] policy views, voting record and insights on how he may choose to use skills honed as a politician and elsewhere will surely be revealed in the upcoming confirmation hearing. But if past is prologue, he’s qualified to clear the hurdles for Senate confirmation. And I’m willing to bet he’ll prove to be a fine choice as the 13th NASA administrator," writes University Professor Sean O'Keefe.
Elizabeth Cohen comments on 2017 DREAM Act, Tom Cotton in PolitiFact
Pralle discusses flood mapping and climate change on DecodeDC
Sarah Pralle, associate professor of political science, talks about why Federal Emergency Management Agency flood maps don’t tell the true story of where floods are happening now and in the future.