Political scientists well-versed in the power of the U.S. presidency and in American politics are available to discuss the inauguration of the 45th President of the United States.

Sean Richey is an associate professor of political science at Georgia State University and specializes in voting and elections, political communication, and political behavior. He is the author of “The Social Basis of the Rational Citizen: How Political Communication in Social Networks Improves Civic Competence” (Lexington Press, 2014), and has also authored articles on political discussion and persuasion.

He is available at [email protected] and 404-413-6152. Direct mobile contact information is available to Newswise registrants who are logged into the system.

His biography and CV are available at http://politicalscience.gsu.edu/profile/sean-richey-2/.

Daniel P. Franklin is an associate professor of political science at Georgia State University and is an expert on executive power, political culture, presidential legacies, and the relationships between the presidency and Congress. He is also the author of “Pitiful Giants: Presidents in their Final Term” (Palgrave MacMillian, 2014), looking at the final terms of recent presidents and their legacies.

Franklin is available at [email protected] or 404-413-6182. His direct mobile contact information is available to Newswise registrants who are logged into the system.

His biography and CV are available at http://politicalscience.gsu.edu/profile/daniel-p-franklin/.

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