Category Archives: Stephen Farnsworth

Washington Post: Virginia’s Ultrasound politics

Washington PostStephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is featured in the Thursday, Feb. 23 issue of The Washington Post. In the article “McDonnell, Virginia Republicans Back Off Mandatory Invasive Ultrasounds,” Farnsworth comments on Gov. McDonnell’s decision to remove support from a bill.

Farnsworth discusses a similar topic in an interview on WAMU 88.5′s “The Kojo Nnamdi Show.” The Thursday, Feb. 23 segment, “Reversal in Virginia,” discusses the implications for Gov. McDonnell.

On Monday, Feb. 27, Farnsworth appeared on TBD NewsChannel 8′s program “News Talk with Bruce DePuyt.”

Lecture: US State Department

State Department

Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science and international affairs and director of the university’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered a lecture entitled, “Journalism and U.S. Foreign Policy,” in Washington to leading reporters and editors from the Middle East and North Africa as part of the U.S. State Department’s Institute for International Education Visitor Leadership Program.

On Wednesday, Feb. 15, Farnsworth was a featured guest on NewsChannel 8′s program, “Capital Insider.” In the interview, he discusses the presidential election cycle.

Chapter: Television Coverage of Presidential Nominations

Making Prez Candidates 2012

Stephen J. Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the university’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a chapter entitled, “How Television Covers the Presidential Nomination Process,” in The Making of the Presidential Candidates 2012, an edited volume published by Rowman & Littlefield.

On Friday, Feb. 10, Farnsworth was the featured guest on TBD-8′s news program, “NewsTalk with Bruce DePuyt.” The interview focused on Virginia’s current legislative session.

Election 2012: News Media

ctv news

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, appeared on CTV News on January 6 to discuss the Republican candidates’ preparations for the New Hampshire primary.

Dr. Farnsworth was also featured in the Thursday, Jan. 5 issue of The Washington Times. In the article, “McDonnell Nets Record Haul for GOP Governors,” Farnsworth discusses the rivalry between Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.