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Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey Shows

Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey ShowsFormer Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) and Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin remain locked in a tight contest for governor of Virginia, a University of Mary Washington statewide survey shows. The poll, conducted by Research America Inc. Sept. 7-13, included 1,000 Virginia adults. Of those, 885 were registered voters and 528 were likely voters. Among likely voters, [...] The post Gubernatorial Candidates Locked in Close Contest, UMW Survey Shows appeared first on EagleEye.

UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates Seats

UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates SeatsThe University of Mary Washington will host a public political debate between candidates for Virginia’s 28th District House of Delegates seat on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. Incumbent Del. Joshua Cole (D) will face off against opponent Tara Durant (R) live via Zoom, with public viewing accessible through YouTube. Viewers may submit questions for consideration via an online link. “While COVID has forced us to debate online this fall, we can look forward to vigorous discussions about the path forward for Virginia,” said moderator Stephen Farnsworth, UMW professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies. UMW to Host Public Debates for House of Delegates Seats

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Farnsworth Comments in the News Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories: McAuliffe, Youngkin Set to Meet in First Gubernatorial Debate Thursday (WVTF) GOP nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor drops staff before election (The Washington Post) New Book: Top General Warned China about Trump (CTV News Channel) Abortion rights at issue in local state House races after Texas ban (Prince William Times) Angle on America (CTV News Channel) End of Afghanistan War (CTV News Channel

Farnsworth Publishes co-authored article on Trump Presidency

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of an article, “Intermedial #MAGA: The Trump Presidency on Screen,” recently published in the Australasian Journal of American Studies.

Dr. Farnsworth also was featured in several local, regional and national news stories:

With Professor of Geography Steve Hanna: Richmond Politics 08/27/21 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Why Meetings to Make Policies for Children are Turning into Fights (WRC-DC NBC)

McAuliffe polls higher, faces GOP lawsuit to keep him off statewide ballot (Potomac Local News)

Crisis in Afghanistan (CTV News Channel)

Chaotic Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Continue (CTV News Channel)

Deciding Factors (Style Weekly)

McAuliffe touts slate of support from anti-Trump Republicans (Virginia Scope)

Census figures reveal extent of Democrats’ inroads, Republicans’ challenge in Virginia (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Eyeing November: Trump trouble ahead for Youngkin? A Biden burden for McAuliffe? (Virginia Mercury)

Republican Glenn Youngkin Rolls Out Tax Proposals (WVTF; WHRV 89.5)

Fed up, the vaccinated find their voice (Virginia Mercury, Fior Reports)

U.S. Military has Left Afghanistan (CTV News Channel)

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Farnsworth Comments in the News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:

Candidates for Virginia governor take opposite positions on mask and vaccine mandates (The Washington Post)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo Resigns (CTV News Channel)

Rural Virginia community offers roadmap for successful broadband expansion (Courthouse News Service)

Farnsworth Lectures on Disinformation

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, "The Political Advantages - and Civic Dangers - of Disinformation," to the Sorensen High School Leaders Program of the University of Virginia. The talk drew from Dr. Farnsworth's current book project on disinformation. Dr. Farnsworth also appeared in the following news stories: Political opponents, yes, but Virginia’s gubernatorial candidates share a taste for pricey Zip codes (The Washington Post) With Biden coming to campaign, Virginia’s race for governor takes on national overtones. But where’s Trump? (The Washington Post; MSN.com; Westport News) ‘It’s a Moral Issue’: Virginia Families Need Affordable Child Care and Paid Leave (Virginia Dogwood) Farnsworth discusses Capitol Hill riot hearings (CP24.com) Eleanor Clift on Glenn Youngkin: “A Trumpy Wannabe Tries to Spend His Way to Victory in Va.” (Blue Virginia; The Daily Beast) Republican moderates, nearly extinct, must now seek permission to veer from Trumpist orthodoxy (The New Jersey Herald; Burlington County Times)