“Well, this is very much the red meat narrative that President Trump uses to connect with his base,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and the author of “Presidential Communication and Character.”
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First Colbert, now Kimmel: How Trump puts political pressure on comedians (Tagesschau Radio, Germany)
“President Trump is the biggest target of late-night comedy in the history of this format,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and co-author of the book, “Late Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency.”
Democrats hope to extend map, pick off more GOP House seats (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
“When a party has a lot of money it can put funds into races that are a reach,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington.
ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Show Over Charlie Kirk Remarks (CNN)
“This is a very difficult environment for mass media in America. The situation with the New York Times and other media outlets that have been sued by the president has created a great deal of pressure. When you’re talking about television, as we’ve just been discussing, there is a significant problem with respect to keeping in the good graces of the Trump administration,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and coauthor of the book, “Late Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency.”
Trump in the U.K. for Second State Visit (CTV News Canada)
“It’s clear that the best way to get through to President Trump is to have this kind of pageantry and flattery and really make him feel special,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and author of the book, “Presidential Communication and Character.”
Virginia’s early voting season begins Friday, ushering in pivotal election (Virginia Mercury)
“The one thing we know above all about early voting is that it’s very popular. A lot of people would prefer to vote ahead of time, particularly if they don’t have to provide an excuse,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington.




