University of Mary Washington political science professor emeritus Stephen Farnsworth said political donations wouldn’t be given if they didn’t have some kind of return, but officials can avoid accusations of bias, at least in this case, by passing the buck to regulators. “Take money as people are willing to give it to you and leave the decision in the hands of the State Corporation Commission,” Farnsworth said.
Maryland Mid-term Election Poll (WMAL)
Trump reveals $850M war chest, says he’ll use it to support ‘good’ Republican candidates (BizPac Review)
Stephen Farnsworth, a political science professor emeritus at the University of Mary Washington, said that Republican candidates are facing challenges given the president’s unpopularity.
“The good news for Republicans is that the path to keeping their majority runs through states that President Trump won two years ago; the bad news is that polls show that Democratic voters are far more motivated than Republicans and that President Trump is particularly unpopular at the moment,” he said.
Trump Eyes Venezuelan Oil for the U.S. Market (CTV News Canada)
Much of the oil in Venezuela remains underground in remote areas lacking the necessary infrastructure and security for easy extraction, said Stephen Farnsworth, professor emeritus of political science at the University of Mary Washington. “Don’t expect it to have an impact on U.S. gasoline prices anytime soon,” he said.
Taylor, Perriello announce opposition to Dominion-NextEra merger (WRIC-TV)
University of Mary Washington Political Science Professor Emeritus Stephen Farnsworth said Taylor and Perriello may be trying to tap into the current public opinion on AI, data centers and the merger. “One of the most important things in politics is being where the people are,” Farnsworth told 8News.
Democrats’ Chances of Flipping the Senate 75 Days to Midterms—Polls (Newsweek)
Stephen Farnsworth, political science professor at the University of Mary Washington, told Newsweek the odds of Democrats flipping the Senate are “about 50/50.”
“President Trump promised to make things better, and most voters say he has made things worse. The price of gasoline is back up, and food and housing costs are increasing. Voters blame Trump’s decision to start a war in Iran for part of the reason prices are continuing to increase,” he said.




