July 24, 2000
TO: Political reporters, editors, assignment desks
FROM: Tim Kelley, Office of News and Public Affairs, (608) 265-9870, [email protected]
RE: CAMPAIGN ISSUES COVERAGE
To help you prepare for the upcoming national political conventions and subsequent fall election coverage, here is a list of University of Wisconsin-Madison experts who can offer insights into major campaign issues.
Our experts can offer insights, background and commentary on many of the likely campaign issues, as well as other aspects of U.S. elections and politics likely to emerge between now and November. The Republican convention begins next Monday, July 31, and the Democrats convene beginning Monday, Aug. 14.
For additional experts on a wide variety of topics, visit our online guide:
http://experts.news.wisc.edu/
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CAMPAIGN RHETORIC
Stephen E. Lucas, professor, communication arts. Office, 608/262-2543, home, 608/238-6657; [email protected].
Lucas has intensively studied American political rhetoric and can offer expert commentary on presidential debates, campaign oratory, inaugural addresses, and other aspects of public speaking in its political and historical context. He was the principal researcher on the nationwide survey of the Top 100 speeches of the 20th century, and he is a frequent guest on public affairs programs.
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CAMPAIGN ADS
Michael W. Pfau, professor, journalism and mass communication. Office, 608/262-0334, home, 608/827-8224; [email protected].
Pfau can discuss political advertising; political campaign communication; persuasion/influence; news media effects; and influence of media on public confidence in democratic institutions.
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CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Donald "Don" F. Kettl, professor, political science. Office, 608/263-7657, home, 608/233-3128; [email protected].
Kettl has headed state-level campaign finance reform efforts and can discuss the topics of campaign spending as well as American elections and politics in general.
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CAMPAIGNS IN WISCONSIN
Dennis L. Dresang, chair, political science; professor, La Follette School of Public Affairs. Office, 608/263-0446, home, 608/238-8714; [email protected].
Dresang can shed light on Wisconsin state politics, as well as federalism and intergovernmental (including tribal) relations, among other issues.
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EDUCATION
Michael W. Apple, John Bascom Professor, curriculum instruction, educational policy studies. Office, 608/263-4592; home, 608/251-3094; [email protected].
Apple is an expert in the politics of education; conservative pressures on schools; educational reform and democratic schools.
Odden, Allan R., professor, educational administration, Wisconsin Center for Education Research; co-director, CPRE Finance Center. Office, 608/263-4260; [email protected].
Odden can discuss K-12 education policy and reform; education finance, school finance reform and effective resource use; and teacher compensation including performance pay for teachers.
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HEALTH CARE
Mark J. Browne, associate professor, business. Office, 608/263-3030, home, 608/251-5514; [email protected].
Browne can discuss health insurance, employee benefits, workers' compensation and Social Security.
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IDENTITY POLITICS
Daniel N. Lipson, lecturer, political science. Office, 608/262-8500, home, 608/250-4791; [email protected].
Lipson can discuss politics of race, ethnicity and gender, as well as American politics in general.
Benjamin Marquez, associate professor, political science, Chicano studies. Office, 608/263-2389, 263-2414; [email protected].
Marquez can discuss minority and Mexican-American/Latino politics.
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LEADERSHIP
Susan C. Paddock, associate professor, governmental affairs. Office, 608/262-2576; [email protected].
Paddock can discuss leadership; organizational performance and change; Wisconsin local government and workforce or human resource issues; and power and influence in general.
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MEDIA AND POLITICS
James L. Baughman, professor, journalism and mass communication. Office, 608/263-3390, 263-4898. Home, 608/238-9436; [email protected].
Baughman specializes in the history of journalism and can discuss the relationships of news media to politics and foreign policy.
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PARTY POLITICS
John J. Coleman, associate professor, political science Office, 608/265-3680 [email protected].
Coleman can comment on the activities of political parties and third parties; elections, voting and turnout; campaign spending; and federal budget politics, among other issues.
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PRESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONS
Charles O. Jones, emeritus professor, political science. Home, 608/798-3916; [email protected].
Jones is an expert in presidential transitions, and has a book out on the topic, "Passages to the Presidency: From Campaigning to Governing. He has also written about Clinton legacy in "Clinton and Congress, 1993-1995: Risk, Restoration, and Reelection." Jones also can discuss president-Congress relations.
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PRESIDENTIAL POLITICS IN GENERAL
Graham K. Wilson, professor, political science. Office, 608/263-2241, home, 608/273-8250; [email protected].
Wilson is an expert in the presidency and also can discuss special interest groups and the relationship between business and politics. He also can add a broader perspective on how events may affect U.S. allies/friends.
Donald A. Downs, professor, political science, law, journalism and mass communications. Office, 608/263-2414 Home, 608/274-7362; [email protected].
Downs can broadly discuss American politics and social issues, and specializes in legal issues, especially constitutional and criminal law, and their relation to politics.
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BUDGETING, ADMINISTRATION
Paul R. Soglin, lecturer, public finance and management, La Follette Institute. Office, 608/231-2231; [email protected].
Soglin, a former mayor of Madison, can discuss public finance, budgeting and public administration and organization, which includes labor issues and privatization.
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POLITICS AND THE COURTS
Herbert M. Kritzer, professor, political science, law. Office, 608/ 263-2277, homes, 608/238-7734, 651/312-0264; [email protected].
Kritzer can discuss the intersection of law and politics, especially judicial selection and election.
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