Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, "The State of the U.S. Presidential Election," as part of the University of Warsaw's American Studies Program Spring Colloquium. Dr. Farnsworth is serving in Poland as a Spring 2024 Fulbright Distinguished Scholar.

 

Other recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:

So, Is the Potomac Yard Stadium Deal Dead? (Washingtonian Magazine)
In order for the deal to progress this year, Youngkin would need to propose an amendment to the budget bill, which the chambers would then vote on at the April 17 session or call a special legislative session. But Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington—and a longtime Virginia General Assembly watcher—said it was unlikely such a move would be successful. “Trying to add the stadium deal to the legislature’s budget plan only means that the Senate would reject that project again,” Farnsworth told Washingtonian. “The governor wants a legacy, and the Democratic majorities can just wait him out—he only has one more session as governor after this year’s session concludes.” Read more.

Trump Wins Prince William: Examining his decisive victory in the deep-blue county (Potomac Local)
Donald Trump won his first victory in Prince William County during a dual Presidential Primary on Super Tuesday, March 5, 2023. Read more.

Biden, Trump Look to Secure Party Presidential Nominations (CTV News Canada)
“Absolutely, the obstacles of the nomination and renomination of Trump and Biden are settled, so the delegates should add up to fifty plus one by the time the counting is done tomorrow,” said Stephen Farnsworth. Read more. 

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth shared his political predictions with Washington, D.C.-based radio station WTOP. In the segment, titled "Primary in Virginia," Farnsworth said, "I think Nikki Haley will do better in Virginia than she will do in most of the other states on Super Tuesday."

 

Other recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:

What Virginia voters need to know for Super Tuesday (DC News Now; Yahoo News)

“You have an opportunity for independents or more moderate people to vote in a Republican primary,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington.

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/politics/election-virginia/what-virginians-need-to-know-before-voting-on-super-tuesday/

U.S. Supreme Court rules Trump can stay on Colorado ballot (CHCH TV Hamilton Ontario)

“The main thing that the Supreme Court decided to do today was to set up the process to proceed with Donald Trump on the ballot. Now, that’s where the status quo was right now but there was some question about whether or not some of the individual states would be able to take Donald Trump off the primary ballot. The Supreme Court basically finishes that question. It settles this matter. Donald Trump will be on the ballot in the primaries for all of the states, said Stephen Farnsworth.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFgewUo_nKQ

Saturday is the last day to vote early in Virginia’s presidential primary (Prince William Times)

Stephen Farnsworth, a professor of political science and media at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, said the early voting numbers are lackluster across the state. “The early voting numbers are abysmal,” Farnsworth said. “But blame that on the lack of competition in the Democratic and Republican primaries rather than the early voting system itself.”

https://www.princewilliamtimes.com/news/saturday-is-the-last-day-to-vote-early-in-virginia-s-presidential-primary/article_c5252cf0-d771-11ee-bd70-b7a2c559d8fa.html

Haley Secures First Victory of Primaries (CP 24)

“This is good news for Donald Trump that he can stay on the ballot now. There is, of course, an advantage for Joe Biden as well here because every time that people talk about the insurrection, whether Trump wins in court or not, it reminds voters that Donald Trump is the candidate who tried to help keep himself in power even after he lost the election and Joe Biden is the candidate who generally represents law and order, said Stephen Farnsworth.

https://www.cp24.com/video?clipId=287818

Nikki Haley rallies in Northern Virginia ahead of Super Tuesday (DC News Now)

Stephen Farnsworth, a political professor at the University of Mary Washington, told DC News Now that Virginia may actually be a friendly state for Haley, but still believes a “good” night for her would only net her in the “low 30s.”

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/news/politics/election-virginia/nikki-haley-rallies-in-northern-virginia-ahead-of-super-tuesday/

Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science at the University of Mary Washington, has been quoted by a variety of news organizations on stories relating to U.S. and Virginia politics in recent weeks. They include:

 

Lucas: Alexandria arena deal is dead as far as she’s concerned (Virginia Business)

Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor and director of the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, said Monday that he thinks “greater deference and a sweeter deal are necessary to make this package happen. At some point, if Youngkin wants this deal, he will have to bend on important Democratic priorities, including more funding for education.” Read more.

In Virginia, 15 candidates are vying to replace Spanberger in Congress (The Washington Post)

“Open congressional seats don’t happen very often, and when they do, everyone who imagines themselves a congressman or congresswoman is going to be looking at that seriously,” said Steve Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington. “That’s happening for both parties because this is a really competitive district.” Read more.

Why did Virginia Democrats vote to advance an abortion restriction? (WVTF)

“It puts Republicans in a tough spot,” said University of Mary Washington Professor Stephen Farnsworth. “They either have to vote for this extreme position and then face whatever backlash might exist, or not vote for it and run the risk of losing a primary to someone who says they’re not conservative enough.” Read more.

How to Watch The Daily Show: Stream Season 29 Premiere Live, TV Channel (Sports Illustrated)

“The world has changed a great deal politically, and late-night comedy has changed along with it,” said Stephen Farnsworth, author of Late Night With Trump: Political Humor and the American Presidency. “It is a much darker and more cynical environment than it was before Donald Trump became president. Read more.

General Assembly reaches midpoint, with fights ahead over arena, cannabis, guns and taxes (Cardinal News)

“The midterm grade is an incomplete,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington. “So far Republicans have been doing what Republicans do, and Democrats have been doing what Democrats do, each side doing what they can to lock in their base voters, but the hard questions have yet to be answered.” Read more.

The Cost of the Potomac Yard Arena “Has Just Gone Up” for Youngkin (Washingtonian

“The odds of success right now are bleak, well under 50/50,” University of Mary Washington political science professor and longtime Virginia General Assembly watcher Stephen Farnsworth tells Washingtonian in an e-mail. “A deal often can be had across partisan lines, but the cost for the governor of securing the support of Democratic legislative majorities has just gone up.” Read more.

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Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper, “Constructing Conservative Late-Night Comedy: Fox News and the Rise of Gutfeld!” at the annual meeting of the Northeastern Political Science Association in Boston. The paper was part of a chapter of Professor Farnsworth's new coauthored book, Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency, recently published by Routledge.

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Late-Night Comedy Never Tires of Donald Trump” at American University in Washington. The talk was derived from portions of Dr. Farnsworth's recently published co-authored book,  Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency.