Professor Emeritus of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth
Professor Emeritus of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth was featured by Newsweek in an article titled, “Democrats Dealt Major Blow as Virginia Supreme Court Tosses New Map.” It is a “significant setback” for Democrats, Farnsworth told Newsweek. “The hope for the Democrats had been that Virginia could counter Republican gains in Ohio, Missouri and North Carolina and now that’s not going to happen,” he said. “Democrats are still probably likely to pick up one or two seats with the old map but nowhere near the net gain of four with the new lines.” Read more in Newsweek.
Other recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:
Va. Gov. Spanberger still has dozens of bills to consider (The Virginian-Pilot; The Free Lance-Star)
“The governor has sent her message,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington, after word leaked that Spanberger plans to veto the collective bargaining and class-action lawsuit bills. “Now, the question is how loud that message is going to be. Maybe it’s a preview of coming attractions, or this message will be sufficient.” Read more in the Free Lance-Star.
Virginia Democrats balk at proposal to retire state Supreme Court (Virginia Business)
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington, said, “The idea of mandatory retirement in your 50s for a judge seems ridiculous. “Democrats wisely abandoned this idea almost immediately,” Farnsworth added. “That strikes most people as pretty unreasonable, and Democrats would pay a high price if they tried to employ this approach.” Read more in Virginia Business.
What’s next after Virginia Supreme Court’s redistricting decision? (Virginia Business)
While the emergency appeal for stay remained pending before the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday, some experts who spoke with Virginia Lawyers Weekly believed time was running out for the new maps to be implemented by the 2026 midterms. “My guess is the [U.S.] Supreme Court would not have any interest in adjudicating,” said Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington. “It’s not a particularly favorable time, more generally, for Democratic initiatives before the current Supreme Court, and that’s above and beyond the issue of state constitutional interpretation.” Read more in Virginia Business.
Virginia Supreme Court Decision (WTOP)
“Well, certainly this is very bad news for Democrats and good news for Republicans,” said Stephen Farnsworth.
Democrats defend Maine Senate candidate’s controversial history (Fox News)
“What we are seeing here is the question of a democratic redefinition,” said Stephen Farnsworth. View more from Fox News.
ICE-opposing Maine US Senate candidate supported by AOC, Bernie Sanders (Fox News)
“What we are seeing here is the question of a democratic redefinition,” said Stephen Farnsworth. View more from Fox News.
Trump rejecting Iran’s latest deal poses a ‘serious threat’: political analyst (CTV News)
“Well, it does seem that both the Iranians and the Americans are convinced that time is on their side, said Stephen Farnsworth. View more from CTV News.
Virginia Democrats appeal to US Supreme Court and consider wiping out their own (The Washington Examiner)
“The decision is going to be made by the Supreme Court about whether or not they are going to be new lines in Virginia,” said Stephen Farnsworth. View more from The Washington Examiner.
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