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Released: 9-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris Holds Narrow Lead Over Trump in Key Swing States
George Washington University

A recent poll reveals that Vice President Kamala Harris is leading former President Donald Trump by a slim margin in seven critical swing states. ...

Released: 8-Aug-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Election 2024: DePaul University experts available to discuss races across U.S.
DePaul University

Less than two weeks from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and three months from election day, candidates are making their pitch to voters for positions across federal and state governments.

Newswise: Expert: Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
Released: 8-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Expert: Comparing political parties’ economic outlook, plans
Washington University in St. Louis

“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? John Horn, an economist at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.

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Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
As election season heats up, so do scammers
Virginia Tech

Money is key to any political campaign - in fact, it often makes or breaks candidates and defines their success. To get this money into the bank, voters are inundated with emails, texts, mailers, and phone calls asking for donations during campaign seasons.

Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:05 PM EDT
The Prescription for a Healthier Democracy
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A Rutgers University–New Brunswick study published in the journal JAMA Health Forum finds that physicians can play a crucial role in strengthening political inclusion of marginalized groups by aiding patients in voter registration.

   
Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Running Mate
George Washington University

Harris and Walz will appear together for the first time at a joint rally in Philadelphia Tuesday. ...

Released: 6-Aug-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Arizona's Largest School District Halts Use of Polling Sites Amid Election Misinformation and Safety Concerns
George Washington University

Arizona's largest school district will no longer open its facilities as polling sites due to increasing safety concerns and election-related tensions. ...

Newswise: Expert shares what prisoner exchange means for U.S., Russia, Ukraine war
Released: 1-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Expert shares what prisoner exchange means for U.S., Russia, Ukraine war
Virginia Tech

The surprising news that Russia has released two well-known American detainees, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and ex-United States Marine Paul Whelan, has proved to be part of a larger exchange involving at least 24 prisoners and seven countries, the largest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War. Virginia Tech political scientist and foreign policy expert Paul Avey answered questions about the importance of the prisoner exchange.

Released: 1-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Expert: How gender bias influences perceptions, votes in elections
Washington University in St. Louis

Diana Z. O’Brien, an expert on gender and politics at Washington University in St. Louis, discusses the unique challenges facing female politicians, the importance of representation and more. O'Brien's research focuses consequences of women's political representation across the globe.

Released: 31-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris Poised to Secure Democratic Nomination in Uncontested Virtual Roll Call
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris will be the sole candidate on the Democratic National Committee’s virtual roll call ballot for president, ensuring her status as the party’s presumptive nominee.  ...

Released: 25-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Biden Steps Aside, Endorses Harris, Emphasizes Democracy in Emotional Address
George Washington University

In an emotional Oval Office address, President Joe Biden announced his decision to step aside from the 2024 presidential race, framing it as a necessary step to save democracy and pass the torch to a... ...

Released: 24-Jul-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: Kamala Harris’ Social Media Strategy and the GenZ Vote
George Washington University

Vice President Kamala Harris has received a number of key endorsements since President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign; however, some endorsements weigh more heavily than others,... ...

 
Released: 23-Jul-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Inflation, Jobs, and Labor: Who Will Be the New Democratic Nominee?
Newswise

As the Democratic Party prepares for the upcoming election, the focus shifts to the economic challenges the new nominee will inherit. With key issues such as inflation, job market dynamics, and labor conditions at the forefront, the party's choice of candidate will significantly impact how these challenges are addressed.

Released: 23-Jul-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Biden Dropping Out of the Upcoming Election: A Major Political Shift
Newswise

President Joe Biden has announced that he will not be running in the upcoming election. This decision has profound implications for the political landscape and the future of the Democratic Party, with many Democrats now rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris as a potential candidate.



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