2016 Political Conventions: Texas A&M Experts

Newswise — Sandra Braman, Professor of Communication: Can discuss the impact of media and information technology on the election process.

Kirby Goidel, Professor of Communication and Fellow in the Public Policy Research Institute: An expert in public opinion, political behavior and participation, polls and campaigning.

Jennifer Mercieca, Professor of Communication: An historian of American political discourse, specifically democracy and the presidency. Studies political rhetoric and has written and been interviewed extensively on the “demagoguery” of Trump.

Mark Hoekstra, Professor of Economics: Studies voter ID laws’ impact on election outcomes.

Paul Kellstedt, Professor of Political Science: Examines the intersection between media, politics and public policy. Teaching interests include public opinion, voting behavior, campaigns and elections.

Sarah Fulton, Professor of Political Science: Interests include campaigns and elections with an emphasis on American women in politics.