Newswise — With the campaign season in full swing for what is sure to be another close presidential election, Florida State University experts, among the best in the nation on subjects such as public opinion, political communication and presidential history, are available to provide analysis, commentary and historical perspective. During the contested Election 2000, FSU faculty served as experts for the national and international media and were quoted in hundreds of newspapers and served as on-air analysts for radio and television networks. COMMUNICATION AND RHETORIC* Davis Houck, assistant professor of communication:
Houck can discuss presidential history, political advertising and speeches. Houck also is an expert on war rhetoric, propaganda and media campaigns.
* Stephen MacNamara, associate vice president for academic affairs and associate professor of communication:
MacNamara, who holds a law degree and has served in several positions in Florida government, specializes in mass media law issues and political communications and strategies. He has run a number of statewide candidate and issue campaigns and has argued election cases before the Florida Supreme Court.
HISTORY
* Max Paul Friedman, assistant professor of history:
Friedman is an expert on United States foreign policy and international relations. He can talk about the candidates' foreign policy proposals, the Iraq war, terrorism and tensions with our European allies.
HUMAN SCIENCES
* Elizabeth B. Goldsmith, professor of textiles and consumer science:
Goldsmith's expertise is on the day-to-day living of first families. She has published research about the White House and has been a guest at evening receptions there. She enjoys a level of access rarely extended to academicians and has interviewed chefs, former housekeepers and other staff members.
LAW
* Charles Ehrhardt, Mason Ladd Professor of Law:
The author of the Florida Evidence, the leading treatise on the topic, and Florida Trial Objections, Ehrhardt has been cited as an authority by appellate courts more than 400 times. He can discuss historical issues related to the election of 2000.
* Steven Gey, David and Deborah Fonvielle and Donald and Janet Hinkle Professor of Law:
Considered one of the country's leading scholars on religious liberties and free speech, Gey also is an expert on constitutional issues, Florida election law and historical issues relating to the 2000 election.
* Benjamin "B.J." Priester, assistant professor of law:
Priester studies constitutional issues in criminal law and procedure. He can discuss felon disenfranchisement and court challenges, especially federal courts and constitutional law.
* Jim Rossi, Harry M. Walborsky Professor of Law:
Rossi is recognized for his scholarship on state and federal administrative procedure, as well as separation of powers. He can discuss administrative law, constitutional law and judicial review and intervention aspects of election law, including the role of federal and state courts in the resolution of election law disputes.
* Nat Stern, John W. and Ashley E. Frost Professor of Law:
A frequent source for national election stories during the 2000 election and the author of many articles on constitutional law issues, Stern teaches constitutional law and American legal history.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
* Thomas Carsey, professor of political science:
Carsey's expertise is in American politics, primarily comparative state politics, voting behavior, campaigns, political parties and party identification. He can discuss issues surrounding the current presidential campaign.
* William Claggett, associate professor of political science:
Claggett, whose principal research and teaching interests are electoral behavior, political parties and historical perspectives on political change in the United States, can discuss national election outcomes, determinants of individual vote choice and turnout.
* Jeffery Mondak, LeRoy Collins Professor:
Mondak, who teaches courses on political psychology and the 2004 elections, can discuss public opinion, voter decision making and political communication.
PUBLIC POLICY
* Lance deHaven-Smith, professor of public administration and policy:
DeHaven-Smith is the author or co-author of 15 books including "Florida's Megatrends: Critical Issues in Florida," "The Florida Voter" and the forthcoming "The Battle for Florida" about the 2000 election. He can discuss demographic and partisan trends and voting behavior in Florida.
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