Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies, was quoted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch in an article titled “After six years in Congress, Spanberger looks for new role in Richmond.” Farnsworth is quoted as saying, “Congresswoman Spanberger has always been very effective at connecting with the district. Her vision of a more centrist Democratic identity connected well with the old 7th District and the newly drawn one.” Read the article.
In addition, recent media mentions for Farnsworth include:
What the candidates in Loudoun’s special elections are saying about the economy, education (WAMU)
But while some political watchers and voters may be tempted to look at the Loudoun contests for clues about November’s presidential election results or reading the tea leaves ahead of next year’s legislative and gubernatorial contests, University of Mary Washington political science professor Stephen Farnsworth cautions against doing so. “We’re talking about an individual sliver of Virginia, and an unrepresentative sliver at that,” he told WAMU.
https://wamu.org/story/24/12/17/what-the-candidates-in-loudouns-special-elections-are-saying-about-the-economy-education/
https://wamu.org/story/24/12/17/what-the-candidates-in-loudouns-special-elections-are-saying-about-the-economy-education/
An early look at the 2025 off-year races (National Journal)
“A lot is going to depend on how those early months of Trump’s presidency go. The key issue for a lot of Virginians, particularly in these outer-ring suburban counties, is going to be whether the ‘Project 2025’ idea of dramatically shrinking the size of the federal government creates personal. challenges for those voters,” Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, told National Journal. “It isn’t just a matter of people who are working for a government agency,” Farnsworth added. “It’s also the people who sell them houses or refrigerators.”2025 Off-Year Races
“A lot is going to depend on how those early months of Trump’s presidency go. The key issue for a lot of Virginians, particularly in these outer-ring suburban counties, is going to be whether the ‘Project 2025’ idea of dramatically shrinking the size of the federal government creates personal. challenges for those voters,” Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, told National Journal. “It isn’t just a matter of people who are working for a government agency,” Farnsworth added. “It’s also the people who sell them houses or refrigerators.”2025 Off-Year Races
Schapiro: Va.’s fearlessly fact-challenged governor (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
“Youngkin has been good at taking advantage of this moment that provides political reward and fewer negative consequences for a less-than-true narrative,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a professor at the University of Mary Washington and author of the 2018 book, “Presidential Communication and Character: White House News Management from Clinton and Cable to Twitter and Trump.”
https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/schapiro-youngkin-is-fearlessly-fact-challenged/article_c8f19d24-b96a-11ef-b95d-ff1db7e15868.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
https://richmond.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/schapiro-youngkin-is-fearlessly-fact-challenged/article_c8f19d24-b96a-11ef-b95d-ff1db7e15868.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share
Winsome Sears Would be a Great Candidate for Virginia Governor in 2025 (Life News)
An early survey from the University of Mary Washington’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies found Sears and Spanberger tied at 39%-39%.
https://www.lifenews.com/2024/12/12/winsome-sears-would-be-a-great-pro-life-republican-candidate-for-virginia-governor-in-2025/
https://www.lifenews.com/2024/12/12/winsome-sears-would-be-a-great-pro-life-republican-candidate-for-virginia-governor-in-2025/
Trump’s Cabinet (CHCH)
“Well, there are a lot of scandals involving this defense secretary. When you think about controlling the nuclear launch post, you probably don’t want to give it to somebody if they are credibly accused of having a problem with alcohol. DeSantis, a former member of Congress, would be an effective choice for the position,” said Stephen Farnsworth.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HbQCbaDoK1bURPy7FQcIlvmtASv8Oe2U/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HbQCbaDoK1bURPy7FQcIlvmtASv8Oe2U/view
Virginia: 1st District drew more voters than congressional battlegrounds (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
“The higher voter turnout in the 1st District than the 7th demonstrates that a huge pile of money doesn’t always buy you high turnout,” said Stephen Farnsworth, a political scientist at the University of Mary Washington, which currently is located in the 7th district but was in the 1st before the 2021 redistricting.
