University of Mary Washington political scientist Stephen Farnsworth tells Axios the numbers are mostly a reflection of the contentious political environment. "Voters are increasingly drawn to their partisan champions and hostile to the other side," he said. "That's long affected presidential approval ratings, and it increasingly looks to be shaping approval and disapproval of Virginia governors as well."
How Youngkin’s approval rating compares to past Virginia governors (Axios)
"I think in the last several days we have learned a lot of new information about the Justice Department in terms of the subpoenas they have issued and the people who are willing to testify," said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Virginia.
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a public lecture, "Previewing the 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections" at the Fredericksburg Area Rotary.
Dr. Farnsworth was also featured in the following news stories and opinion pieces:
‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Has a Problem — With Ratings (The Wrap)
Jury selection for Steve Bannon trial begins today (CP24.com)
How Youngkin’s Approval Rating Compares to Past Virginia Governors (Axios)
“There’s no doubt Jon Stewart made much more of a splash in public discourse 20 years ago than he’s making today,” Stephen Farnsworth, co-author of a book about late-night TV shows during the Trump era, told Bloomberg.
‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Has a Problem — With Ratings (The Wrap)
“It is a sign of weakness and disrespect for the voters for candidates to skip debates,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor at the University of Mary Washington and expert on media and politics. He told News 4′s he’s seeing a trend among candidates and incumbents across the country.
