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.

Defining the Chaos on Capitol Hill: Protest, Riot or Insurrection? (Newsy)

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington: "Some people are going to want to use words that minimize what happened, because they don't want to be tied to such extreme behavior."

Defining the Chaos on Capitol Hill: Protest, Riot or Insurrection? (Newsy)

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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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Center for Leadership & Media Studies

Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies supports faculty and student study of political leadership and the mass media.  Please consider providing financial support to this important Mary Washington program via this contribution link.

Recent Posts

  • Biden Issues Executive Actions on Guns (CTV News Canada) April 9, 2021
  • Virginia Democratic Gubernatorial Campaign Recap (WTOP) April 7, 2021
  • Election integrity’ becomes key buzzword in VA GOP race (Washington Post) April 5, 2021
  • Local Va. House of Delegates races draw a crowd (Prince William Times) April 5, 2021
  • Johnny Carson and Political Humor (C-SPAN) April 5, 2021
  • Supporters Say McClellan is ‘Voice That Virginia Needs to Hear’ (RVA Magazine) April 2, 2021
  • Farnsworth Comments in the News April 2, 2021
  • Biden Convenes First Cabinet Meeting (CTV News Canada) April 2, 2021
  • Virginia Republican convention candidates set for May 8 (WINA) March 30, 2021
  • McClellan Vies for VA Governor Seat After 15 Years in Legislature (Virginia Patch) March 29, 2021

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