“A number of potential donors see Democratic legislative majorities in Richmond as a real possibility,” said Stephen Farnsworth, director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at the University of Mary Washington.
Category Archives: Political Science and International Affairs
U.S. and Canada Reach Deal of Tariffs (CTV New Canada)
Professor Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington said that Friday’s decision by President Trump to ease trade tariffs with Canada makes a great deal of sense as the president seeks to increase the trade pressure on China. Trump’s decision may also lead to more rapid acceptance of the revised North American Free Trade Agreement, Farnsworth said.
Top Democrat Declares “Constitutional Crisis” (CTV News Canada)
Professor Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington said that President Trump’s refusal to release any information to Congress is legally unsustainable, as the courts will almost certainly insist that Congress has a right to information regarding the actions of the executive branch.
Biden Holds First Campaign Rally (CTV News Canada)
Professor Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington said that former vice president Biden can do very well with working class voters given his own background, but that the challenge for him will be reaching out to younger voters who may prefer other Democratic presidential candidates.
Farnsworth Presents Presidency Research at Mason Conference
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper, “The Politics of Personality: Framing Presidential Character in the Age of Trump,” at the Conference on Character Assassination in Theory and Practice at George Mason University.
Virginia scandal could push newcomer into governor’s office (The Washington Post)
“This scenario could not only create Virginia’s second African-American governor, but an environment where the second African-American governor would have the opportunity to have almost a seven-year term,” said University of Mary Washington political science professor Stephen Farnsworth.
