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Farnsworth Presents Research at National Communication Conference

Farnsworth Presents Research at National Communication Conference

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper, “Studying the Presidency after 9/11: Re-considering Presidential Character in Domestic and International Contexts,” at the National Communication Association conference in Baltimore, Maryland. The paper is also a chapter in a new book: 9/11 [...]

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Farnsworth Comments in the Regional and National News

Farnsworth Comments in the Regional and National News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional and national news stories:

Virginia’s Legislature Will Tackle Gerrymandering In The New Year (WAMU)

Democratic debate set to feature attacks on Pete Buttigieg as he leads Elizabeth Warren in Iowa (MarketWatch)

Sondland to Testify at [...]

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Farnsworth Comments in the National News

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional and national news stories: How Much is Too Much for Virginia’s New Democratic Majority? (WVTF) The Score: Virginia Elections, Candidates Speak, Assessing Politics, Business Ethics, Gerald Baliles (Bearing Drift) Suburban voters were key to Democratic takeover in Virginia — and both parties will need to keep wooing them (The Virginian-Pilot) Maloney: Trump’s 2nd Phone Call Not Relevant (CTV News Channel) This Week in Richmond: Elections 2019 Review (VPM NPR) Public impeachment hearings will ‘harden’ rift (cp24.com) Diplomats Testify in Trump Impeachment Inquiry (CTV News Channel) After defeating Miles, Davenport plans to scrap reforms (Chesterfield Observer) Cox wins reelection but loses speakership (Chesterfield Observer)

Farnsworth Moderates Legislative Debates, Provides Media Commentary

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, moderated seven state legislative debates in advance of 2019 Virginia legislative elections, two debates for the Senate of Virginia and five debates for House of Delegate seats. Those candidate debates were held in Prince William County, Stafford County and the City of Fredericksburg and involved candidates seeking to represent those political jurisdictions as well as other neighboring counties.

Farnsworth also has been quoted in several regional and national news stories:

Cole’s win helps flip House of Delegates for Democrats (Free Lance-Star)

Analysis: Donations flood competitive races in election home stretch (RVA HUB; WHSV 3)

Alleged ballot foul-ups plaguing some Stafford precincts (Free Lance-Star)

Virginia College Students Weigh in Before Election Day (WTVR)

Trump Lashes Out After Impeachment Vote (CTV News Canada)

Fight over energy policy fuels Virginia election spending (Washington Post)

2019 Prince William County Election Guide (Inside Nova)

Absentee voting much higher this year than in 2015 (Free Lance-Star)

Hampton Roads will be a major battleground as Democrats try to take power in Richmond (Virginian-Pilot)

‘The party needs to have a tough conversation’: Republicans play catch-up when it comes to diversity (Virginia Mercury)

In contest for Black’s seat, focus on gun violence, response to Justin Fairfax allegations (Washington Post)

Farnsworth and Seltzer ’21 Publish Opinion Column in the Washington Post

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, and Kate Seltzer ’21, a double major in political science and communication at UMW and a research associate at the center, recently published a column in The Washington Post entitled “No matter who controls Virginia’s legislature, redistricting reform must continue."

Farnsworth and Seltzer ’21 Publish Opinion Column in the Washington Post

Follow The Money: Unparalleled Fundraising In Virginia’s Off-Off Year Elections (The Kojo Nnamdi Show; WAMU 88.5)

Professor Stephen Farnsworth of the University of Mary Washington appeared on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU-FM on October 23, 2019 to talk about the huge volume of campaign contributions in the months leading up to this November's Virginia midterm elections.

Follow The Money: Unparalleled Fundraising In Virginia’s Off-Off Year Elections (The Kojo Nnamdi Show; WAMU 88.5)