Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Political Science professor, focusing on the mass media, the presidency and Virginia politics

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Stephen J. Farnsworth, Ph.D.

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:

 

Youngkin takes office with immediate focus on education, thrilling some and terrifying others (The Washington Post)

Millions of parents lose Child Tax Credit money–President Biden’s first year in office wins and losses–Fish that can drive cars (KNX In Depth)

Some Va. school systems say they’ll ignore Youngkin’s masking order (WTOP)

Charlottesville has a new mayor — but remember, the mayor’s not the one in charge here (Charlottesville Tomorrow)

This entry was posted in Department of Political Science, Professional Notes, sfarnswo on January 14, 2022 by Steve.

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Stephen Farnsworth Stephen J. Farnsworth is Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Farnsworth is the author or co-author of seven books on the presidency, the mass media and public opinion and is a 2017 recipient of the Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award.
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NEW BOOK: Presidential Communication and Character "This book traces the evolution of White House news management during America’s changing media environment over the past two decades. Comparing and contrasting the communication strategies of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Donald Trump, it demonstrates the difficulty that all presidents have in controlling their messages despite a seemingly endless array of new media outlets..." More here
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