Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, "How Disinformation Threatens Democracy," to mark U.S. Independence Day with the students and faculty at Methodist College, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The talk was drawn from Dr. Farnsworth's forthcoming book on disinformation. Dr. Farnsworth was a Fulbright Specialist at the college during 2019.

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Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth spoke to The Washington Post for an article entitled "Virginia voters to pick GOP nominees in races that will shape midterms." In the competitive six-way 7th District race, three candidates have broken out as top contenders who each represent an opportunity for Republicans, Farnsworth told the Post. Read more here: Farnsworth Analyzes 7th District Race (Washington Post)

Farnsworth also shared his political expertise with a variety of other media outlets.

• Ratings show Fox News viewers tuning out Jan. 6 hearings (CTV News)
• Yesli Vega criticized over comments on pregnancies related to rape (WUSA)
• Midterm murkiness (Virginia Business)
• Balancing act (Virginia Business)
• Some Virginia Republicans remain unfazed by J6-Committee findings (Cardinal News)
• Jan. 6 Panel Holds Surprise Hearing (CTV News)
• Spanberger’s rival questions on tape whether pregnancy less likely after rape (The Washington Post)
• Candidates are Set for Fall Election (Connection Newspapers)
• Trump picks lose again in Georgia, but he claims a win in Alabama (Roll Call)
• As 7th District race begins, ‘no lock’ on independent voters (Culpeper Star-Exponent)
• The impact of the January 6th committee on Virginia’s 2nd Congressional race (WVTF: WHRV 89.5)
• Virginia Primary Election 2022: Voting Information and Key Races (NBC 12)
• Biden Calls for Gas Tax Pause (CTV News)
• Virginia primaries set up 2 of the most competitive House races in US (WTOP)
• Matchup Set in Virginia’s 7th House District (NBC Washington)
• A closer look at Republican Yesli Vega’s successful primary campaign (WVTF)
• Youngkin, Vega celebrate Prince William supervisor’s Republican primary triumph (Culpeper Star-Exponent)
• Editorial: Race is set, state may be in the balance (The News Virginian)
• LISTEN: Dr. Stephen Farnsworth/7th District Congressional race (Fredericksburg Today)
• Abigail Spanberger, Yesli Vega take the gloves off in Virginia’s competitive House race (WJLA; WSET)
• Yesli Vega to challenge Abigail Spanberger in November after GOP primary win (WUSA)
• As 7th District race begins, ‘no lock’ on independent voters (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
• Yesli Vega wins GOP primary to face Abigail Spanberger in Virginia (AXIOS)
• Vega, Kiggans win Congressional primaries (WVTF; WAMU)
• Yesli Vega wins GOP nomination to challenge Spanberger in 7th (The Richmond Times-Dispatch; Culpeper Star Exponent)
• Primary Tuesday (The Daily Progress)
• Riot ‘much worse’ than appeared (CTV News)
• A preview of Tuesday’s primary elections in Virginia (WVTF)

Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth was featured by several sources for his opinions and expertise on the Capitol Hill riot. "The hearing that started last night and will be continuing in the coming weeks is really trying to put all the pieces together," Farnsworth told CTV News Canada.

Watch the clip: Capitol Hill Riot.

Farnsworth spoke on the same subject to:

• Global News Radio 640 Toronto
• CP24 Toronto
• CTV News

Farnsworth also was featured on other topics by regional and national news outlets.

• The Hill: Biden readies for balancing act in first late-night sit-down
• WAMU: The Politics Hour: June 3, 2022
• Richmond Times Dispatch: ‘Jump ball’ for Republicans in crowded 7th District primary

University of Mary Washington Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth commented on the state of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's first budget in The Washington Post. “The governor and the legislature have demonstrated how effectively they can generate gridlock on most issues so far, and now the challenge is how to demonstrate that you can govern,” Farnsworth said in the piece. Read more.

Dr. Farnsworth was also quoted in other media.

• WVTF: State lawmakers could finally vote on a budget proposal next week
• CTV News: U.S. Sends More Weapons to Ukraine
• Cardinal News: Budget includes money for Hurley, paying off debt on Central Virginia Training Center
• CTV News: 12 Children, 2 Teachers, Killed in TX
• Chatham Star Tribune: Small cannabis entrepreneurs say they can’t compete against ‘Walmart of weed’
• The Republican Standard: Virginia Budget Negotiators Indicate a Deal is Close
• Virginia Mercury: As government becomes less responsive to the Fourth Estate, it’s the governed who suffer most
• WVTF: Republicans to choose nominees by convention in three Congressional districts Saturday
• NBC 12: Small cannabis entrepreneurs say they can’t compete against ‘Walmart of weed’
• The Wrap: ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ Has a Problem with Ratings
• WHRV 89-5: Republican Conventions

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of Political Science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a public lecture, “Reviewing the Biden Presidency (so far),” at the Lake of the Woods Community Center in Locust Grove. The talk drew on Dr. Farnsworth's recent book, "Presidential Communication and Character."

Dr. Farnsworth also commented on several stories in the regional and national news:

• Virginia early voting, GOP conventions: What you need to know (The Washington Post)
• Thanks to Virginia’s long early voting period, polls are already open in Virginia primaries (WVTF)
• Danica Roem seeks Virginia Senate seat (VPM/NPR; WAMU)
• Town Talker: Youngkin’s biggest nemesis is this Alexandria Dem (Axios)
• Opinion/Editorial: Youngkin plays political game with Loudoun Co. (The Daily Progress)
• Youngkin’s move to force Loudoun school board elections called ‘troubling’ (The Washington Post; MRT)
• Amid rising pressures and a political divide, Biden’s centric views might be a bad omen for a second term (The Globe and Mail)
• Medical cannabis companies are amassing political power in Virginia (Independent Messenger)
• Small Cannabis Enterpreneurs Say They Can’t Compete Against ‘Walmart of Weed’ (RVA Magazine)
• Reporter’s Notebook: Supreme Court leak rattles Washington like an ‘October Surprise’ — in May (Fox News; Granthshala.com)
• Leaks of the U.S. Supreme Court Plan to Overturn Roe v. Wade (Global News Radio Toronto; Player.fm)
• Republicans to choose nominees by convention in three Congressional districts Saturday | WVTF