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Farnsworth Analyzes Potential Presidential Endorsement in VA Governor Race for Yahoo News

August 20, 2025 by Guest Author

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth

Professor of Political Science and International Affairs and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies Stephen Farnsworth was quoted in a Yahoo News article titled “Trump suggests he may endorse Earle-Sears for VA governor.” In the article, Farnsworth noted that Trump often endorses candidates he views as likely winners, and told the news outlet, “The polls are really unfavorable right now, and it might be a really difficult environment to get a full-throated endorsement.” Read the full article from Yahoo News.

Other media mentions for Farnsworth include:

Trump’s backup at Russia talks shows hesitation on quick deal (CHCH)
CHCH News Anchor Matt Ingram spoke with American Presidency and International Relations expert from the University of Washington in Virginia, Steven Farnsworth about Trump’s meeting with Putin on Friday. Farnsworth suspects Trump brought backup with him to the meeting that was originally set to be one-on-one because Secretary of State Marco Rubio will ensure a good deal for everyone involved and not settle for a quick deal. Read more in CHCH.
Host and comedian Stephen Colbert, the new “face” of the resistance against Donald Trump (20 Minutes, Paris, France)
Deprived of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert could lose his megaphone. Wherever he goes, “with Trump’s approval rating below 40% in recent US polls, there is clearly an audience for the content he offers,” notes Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington and co-author of the book Late-Night in Washington: Political Humor and the American Presidency. Read more in 20 Minutes.

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