Stephen Farnsworth with the University of Mary Washington breaks down the early voting numbers and what kind of impact it could have on the upcoming elections.
Looking Ahead: Early Voting in Virginia (DC News Now)
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Interview with Dr. Farnsworth (The Learning Curve, Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, India)
“The key thing to remember about political humor is that it scratches an itch that humans have, wherever they live,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Mary Washington and an India-U.S. Fulbright Specialist this fall. “The idea that people with money and power need to be taken down a peg is a universal thing. And so, when you think about political humour, it’s a way that a lot of people can respond to their frustrations in life. Rich people are still going to be rich; powerful people are still going to be powerful. But if you make fun of some of the things that are happening, that may make it a little easier to deal with the burdens of the day.”
Canada Pushes Back on Latest Increases in U.S. Tariffs (CTV News Canada)
“A Canadian prime minister who is too quick to acquiesce to the United States may end up a former prime minister relatively quickly, especially these days,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Mary Washington.
Breaking down Virginia’s early voting data (WRIC-TV, Richmond)
“I do think that the surge in early voting in Virginia is a response to the uncertainty over the process of voting thanks to the efforts of the President,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor emeritus of political science and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington.
Wittman-Taylor race drives early voting boost in 1st District (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
“This year will be the best chance that Democrats have to beat a Republican incumbent in that district,” said Steve Farnsworth, a political science professor emeritus at the University of Mary Washington.
How voting rights restorations could impact the midterms (Virginia Public Media)
“The challenge of reaching these people cannot be underestimated. These are people who might have moved. They may be a little harder to reach because of the out-of-date registration information, and you know the activists who are trying to connect with these people will be able to reach some of them, but perhaps not all of them,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor emeritus of political science and international affairs at the University of Mary Washington. “The reality, though, is that in a close district contest, a few additional voters are potentially decisive.”
