Newswise — Veteran political commentator Randall Miller, Ph.D., professor of history at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, can discuss populism and how it has affected both the Republican and Democratic campaigns for president.
"I would be hard-pressed to name a true populist president, which is not to say there haven't been [candidates] who have used some of the techniques of populism, especially the language," says Miller. "Nevertheless, I would make the argument that infusions of populism are really good for the system. It forces people, especially those in power, to consider, '...why are people so concerned about [these issues], what have we done, that has caused this?'" says Miller. "In some cases, that kind of self-examination, has led to reforms."
Miller expands on his views in this video, Populism and Presidential Politics. More political commentary from SJU faculty experts is available here.
Videos include:
Social Media and Presidential Politics: Janee Burkhalter, Ph.D., associate professor of marketing
The Latino Electorate and Presidential Politics: Richard Gioioso, Ph.D., assistant professor of political science
Evangelical Voters and Presidential Politics: Katie Oxx, Ph.D., assistant professor of theology and religious studies
About Saint Joseph's: As Philadelphia's Jesuit, Catholic University, founded by the Society of Jesus in 1851, Saint Joseph's University provides a rigorous, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts. SJU ranks as a top university in the Northeast, with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter in the College of Arts and Sciences and AACSB accreditation of the Erivan K. Haub School of Business. The University is also deeply committed to the Jesuit tradition of scholarship and service, earning a place on the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and the community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. With courses offered on campus and online, SJU prepares its more than 9,000 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students to lead lives of personal excellence, professional success and engaged citizenship.
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