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If money talks, Virginia’s not in play this November (The Daily Progress)

“Virginia, based on what we’re seeing from the campaigns, is kind of a second-tier race,” Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington, told the Times-Dispatch. “They’ve got to triage,” Farnsworth said. “If they’re going to spend more in Virginia, it means spending less somewhere else.” If money talks, Virginia’s not in play this November (The Daily Progress)

Walz could harm Harris, not help her, in debate against Vance (Washington Examiner)

"I don't think inconsistency or false information hurt candidates the way dishonesty or inconsistencies might have hurt them in the past," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at University of Mary Washington. "In these highly partisan times, it seems like most voters will forgive any shortcomings on their side and view everything done by the other side as an abomination.'' 

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Spanberger and Earle-Sears Tied in First 2025 Gubernatorial Poll (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“Virginia elections are often close, and the look ahead to next year suggests more of the same in the campaign for governor,” said Stephen J. Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington and director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies. “The big challenge for these potential candidates is becoming better known across the commonwealth.”

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Mary Talk: Farnsworth to Discuss Political Humor, Sept. 25

Join us online for the first Mary Talk of the season!

Stephen Farnsworth, Ph.D. is a professor of political science and the director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies at UMW. In this Mary Talk, Dr. Farnsworth will discuss how political humor has become an increasingly important part of U.S. political communication, particularly regarding presidents and presidential elections. Research shows that consumption of late-night comedy in the wake of the 2020 election led to decreases in viewers’ levels of cynicism and political negativity. And increasingly, political humor provides an important way to challenge the disinformation present in much of our contemporary political discourse.

Wednesday, September 25
7:30-8:30 p.m. (Eastern)
Online (via Zoom)

Register to watch the Talk. You will receive a link to the streaming video, which can be watched live or at a later time. You also will have the opportunity to submit questions.

Farnsworth Lectures on U.S. Federalism in U.S. State Department Program

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a lecture, “Federalism and Separation of Powers in the United States," to a group of international journalists participating in the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program in Washington. The journalists, from 18 different nations, are participating in a three-week program focusing on learning about the U.S. political system.

 

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Amid internal GOP feud in the 5th District, Democrat Gloria Witt sees her chance (Virginia Mercury)

“A write-in campaign benefiting a defeated GOP primary candidate is certainly part of a best-case scenario for a Democratic candidate in District 5,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington. 

 
Amid internal GOP feud in the 5th District, Democrat Gloria Witt sees her chance (Virginia Mercury)