Newswise — University of Arkansas researchers are available to comment on Mike Huckabee as a candidate and on various aspects of the presidential election process " the pre-primary period, funds and fundraising, the use of Web sites and blogs, negative campaigning and the impact of debates.
Robert H. Wicks, professor of communication and director of the Center for Media Communication and Research, has studied the use of Web sites and blogs during the past two elections. Most recently, his research has examined why interactive Web sites and blogs are having an impact on election outcomes. He also has published results of research on negative campaigning and the impact of candidate debates.
Andrew Dowdle, assistant professor of political science, has studied the pre-primary period for the past eight presidential elections, using an extensive database. In particular, he has examined the candidacy of former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee. In addition, Dowdle has researched the role of funds and fundraising in the pre-primary period.
Janine Parry, associate professor of political science, has conducted the statewide Arkansas Poll for the past nine years and has examined data related to the public perception of Mike Huckabee in his home state. Data are broken down by party, church attendance, sex, age, race/ethnicity and other variables.
William Schreckhise, associate professor of political science, studies Arkansas politics, including research on the history of the Arkansas Ethics Commission since its founding in 1988. He has been co-director of the statewide Arkansas Poll for the past nine years.
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