“I think the big uncertainty here is what level of threat she faces,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. “We don’t know what the current level of threat is that she is facing, but we do know she faced a great deal of threats when she was a candidate for president last year.”
While the economy is traditionally a GOP focus, continued concerns over high prices and the impact of federal job cuts is forcing a shift, according to political analyst and University of Mary Washington professor Stephen Farnsworth. “What you see with the Republican message right now is a very powerful pivot away from the economy, focusing instead on the cultural issues that worked well for Glenn Youngkin four years ago,” Farnsworth said.
Dr. Stephen Farnsworth is a professor and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington. Dr. Farnsworth reacts to Earle-Sears closing the gap and how each candidate should move forward with less than 100 days in the race. “Part of this has to do with Republican voters coming back home to the party,” said Stephen Farnsworth.
“I think this is clearly an effort to dominate the political environment,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. “And the Trump administration is planning to send troops to other cities as well.”
University of Mary Washington Political Science Professor Stephen Farnsworth said funding gaps include forthcoming rate hikes for those on Affordable Care Act healthcare plans and hits to tax revenue from federal layoffs. “Virginia is going to have to figure out how to generate significant additional cash to compensate for the economic challenges that come from President Trump’s policies,” he said.
Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Yahoo News article titled “Trump suggests he may endorse Earle-Sears for VA governor.” In the article, Farnsworth noted that Trump often endorses candidates he views as likely winners, and told the news outlet, “The polls are really unfavorable right now, and it might be a really difficult environment to get a full-throated endorsement.” Read the full article from Yahoo News.
Other media mentions for Farnsworth include:
Trump’s backup at Russia talks shows hesitation on quick deal (CHCH)
CHCH News Anchor Matt Ingram spoke with American Presidency and International Relations expert from the University of Washington in Virginia, Steven Farnsworth about Trump’s meeting with Putin on Friday. Farnsworth suspects Trump brought backup with him to the meeting that was originally set to be one-on-one because Secretary of State Marco Rubio will ensure a good deal for everyone involved and not settle for a quick deal. Read more in CHCH.
Host and comedian Stephen Colbert, the new “face” of the resistance against Donald Trump (20 Minutes, Paris, France)
Deprived of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert could lose his megaphone. Wherever he goes, “with Trump’s approval rating below 40% in recent US polls, there is clearly an audience for the content he offers,” notes 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. Read more in 20 Minutes.
