How is the battle for president going?
SMU faculty experts provide analysis of the GOP and the Democrats.
The Republican convention is coming to an end, and the Democratic convention is about to begin. How faithful are the parties' faithful? Where is the race headed? And how are Romney and Obama doing?
Check with the SMU faculty for expert analysis.
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| Cal Jillson, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science One of the nation’s foremost political experts, he regularly provides journalists thoughtful insight on Texas and U.S. politics. He is the author of the forthcoming Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy. |
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| Matthew Wilson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science He specializes in religion and politics, as well as public opinion, elections and political psychology. |
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| Campaign Ads and Voter Communication | ||
| Rita Kirk, Ph.D., Professor of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Her knowledge of the evolving communication landscape has made her a valuable resource in analyzing trends in politics and political communication, such as that found on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter and other social media. She has the ability to adapt to story topics and specializes in political and persuasive campaigns. |
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| Polls and Surveys | ||
| Lynne Stokes, Ph.D., Professor of Statistical Science She is an expert in surveys, polls and sampling, as well as in non-sampling survey errors, such as errors by interviewers and respondents. |
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| Economy & Unemployment | ||
| Tom Fomby, Ph.D., Professor of Economics He can discuss the Texas economy vs. the rest of the nation, what the unemployment rate means for Texas and political promises about the economy. |
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| Immigration | ||
| Pia Orrenius, Ph.D., Fellow at SMU's Tower Center for Political Studies A senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, her research focuses on the border region and the causes and consequences of Mexico–U.S. migration, illegal immigration, and U.S. immigration policy. She is the author of Beside the Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Reform in a New Era of Globalization. See video of her CNN interview  . |
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| Education Issues | ||
| David Chard, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Dean He writes op-eds and speaks to journalists on education issues ranging from controversial textbooks to inadequate teacher training. He is an expert on best educational practices. |
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Contact SMU News and Communications at 214-768-7650 or news@smu.edu for assistance in setting up interviews.
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