Category Archives: Department of Political Science and International Affairs

Farnsworth Lectures on Upcoming Midterm Elections

Farnsworth Lectures on Upcoming Midterm ElectionsStephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a public lecture, "Previewing the 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" at the Fredericksburg Area Rotary.

Dr. Farnsworth was also featured in the following news stories and opinion pieces:

EDITORIAL: Truth, accountability are crucial to democracy (The Free Lance-Star; Culpeper Star-Exponent)

Opinion by Peter Galuszkain-Youngkin’s appointments raise questions about his ‘moderate’ label (The Washington Post)

Democrats are raising more money than Republicans in Virginia’s competitive Congressional races (WVTF)

‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Has a Problem — With Ratings (The Wrap)

No debates, few interviews: why experts say it’s harder to get to know candidates ahead of key elections (KMOV4)

Jury selection for Steve Bannon trial begins today (CP24.com)

A Collision of Economics and History: In Pennsylvania, the Debate Over Climate is a Bitter One – Inside Climate News (Reporter Wings)

How Youngkin’s Approval Rating Compares to Past Virginia Governors (Axios)

Will Department of Justice Charge Trump (CTV News)

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 vetoes bipartisan bills while stoking political rancor (The Washington Post)

Youngkin Sprints Further to the Right with Unprecedented Vetoes and Amendments (Virginia Democrats)

Inside the budget battle (Cardinal News)

‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law (CTV News)

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:

Virginia’s gas tax and the effort to reach a balanced budget (WVTF)

A General Assembly rejection of a cabinet pick isn’t without precedent (WVTF)

State lawmakers must work out a $3 billion difference between House and Senate budgets (WVTF)

Partisanship marked a 2022 session without any major accomplishments (WVTF)

Biden to meet with NATO leaders in Europe (CTV News)

Zelensky addresses U.S. Congress (CTV 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:

Mask mandates are going away as Covid cases persist. What’s changed? (Washington Post)

In a purple district in purple Virginia, soaring inflation takes the stage in the midterms battle (USA Today)

Schapiro: An aggravation that lawmakers, especially Democrats, don’t need (Bristol Herald-Courier)

Ukraine Tops State of the Union (CTV News Canada)

Previewing Biden's State of Union (CTV News Canada)

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:

Commentary: Youngkin sheds moderate image in first month (The Daily Progress)

Va. House passes ban on mask mandates in schools (WTOP)

Fight over Wheeler nomination broadens in Virginia (The Washington Post; AP News; WUSA [...]

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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:

Judge temporarily halts Youngkin order making masks optional in Va. schools after lawsuit from school boards (The Washington Post)

Judge rules for 7 Va. school boards, temporarily halts Youngkin mask mandate ban (WTOP)

DGA Poll: Trump’s Endorsement Could Sway GOP Voters Toward Cox (Tittle Press)

Virginia Republicans propose making abortion illegal after 20 weeks and it could pass (WUSA)

Poll: Trump’s Endorsement Could Sway GOP Voters Toward Cox (Maryland Matters)

The Democratic Electorial Decline of 2021 (Virginia Capitol Connections)

The Challenges of Electing Governors and Lieutenant Governors Separately (Rasmussen Reports)

Flouting CDC, Youngkin health chief wants to help Virginia move on from COVID (The Washington Post)

Andy Parker makes his bid to oust Rep. Bob Good (Cardinal News)