Newswise — As President Obama prepares for his State of the Union address on Tuesday, Jan. 24, Florida State University’s nationally regarded experts in communication and political science are available to answer media questions and provide analysis.
•Jeanette Castillo, assistant professor of digital media: (812) 272-3307; [email protected]
Castillo is a scholar who focuses on the Internet and democracy in the United States, as well as social media and political movements. She will follow both the anticipation leading up to the State of the Union address as well as the reaction online, particularly on Twitter, during and after President Obama’s speech. Castillo refers to these online forums as “scrolling barometers of public opinion” and can address what the perception among cyber-citizens is surrounding the address.
•Carol Weissert, LeRoy Collins Eminent Scholar and professor of political science: (850) 644-7320; [email protected]
Weissert teaches American national government and state politics. Her research interests include federalism, intergovernmental relations and state politics. She can discuss the role that the State of the Union address plays in helping presidents advance their policies.
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