Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies.

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently had a chapter published in The International Handbook of Strategic Communication, (Wiley Blackwell, publishers). The chapter, “President Obama, the Affordable Care Act and the Challenges of Strategic Political Communication,” was drawn from a research paper presented at a recent meeting of the Western Political Science Association.

Dr. Farnsworth also provided comments in the following news stories:

Joe Biden is approaching 100 days in office. Has the presidency changed him? (The Globe and Mail)

Biden Approaches 100 Days in the White House (CP24)

Early voting begins Friday in state, local primaries (Inside NoVA)

Governor’s race draws $11 million total in first-quarter fundraising (WRIC TV8; Fauquier Now; Inside NoVA; Prince William Times)

In Virginia battleground district, Biden spending plan targets need for broadband access (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Cox looks to win Republican nomination, executive mansion (NBC 29; Culpeper Star-Exponent)

Mirroring National Trend, Maryland’s “Trump Counties” Are Slower to Get Vaccinated (Maryland Matters)

Virginia lieutenant governor’s race attracts a dozen candidates who want to lift role out of obscurity (The Washington Post)

Balance of Power: Quest for Rural Broadband in Virginia (Bloomberg)

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring’s stiffest election challenge may come from his own party (The Washington Post)

The tight battle for control of Virginia’s House of Delegates (WTOP)

Elephants on a Wire (Style Weekly)

Facebook Upholds Trump Ban (CTV News Channel)

Supporters: McClellan is the voice Virginia needs (Legacy)

Democratic AG Candidates Focus on New Units (WVTF)

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:

Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict (CTV News Channel)

Governor’s race draws $11 million total in first-quarter fundraising (WRIC TV8; Fauquier Now; Inside NoVA)

Fundraising Numbers Bring Virginia Attorney General Race into Focus (Courthouse News Service)

Virginia House Democrats see record number of challenges in primary elections (The Washington Post)

Rod Hall continues to earn big endorsements in his primary challenge to Guzman (Virginia Scope)

U.S. Imposes Sanctions Against Russia (CTV News Channel)

State Sen. Jen Kiggans officially launches 2022 congressional campaign (Virginia Scope)

Ending the ‘Forever War’ (CTV News Channel)

Executive Actions on Guns (CTV News Channel)

Governor’s race draws $11 million total in first-quarter fundraising (WFXR; WVIR NBC29; WWBT NBC12)

Supervisors plan to give voters final say on whether to allow marijuana retail sales in 2024 (Chesterfield Observer)

Stephen Farnsworth, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Leadership and Media Studies.

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently commented on the following news stories:

‘Election integrity’ becomes key buzzword in VA GOP race (The Washington Post; Star Tribune; Las Vegas Sun; CBS19 News)

Local Va. House of Delegates races draw a crowd (Prince William Times)

Biden Convenes First Cabinet Meeting (CTV News Channel)

Virginia Republican convention candidates set for May 8 (WINA)

Supporters Say McClellan is ‘Voice That Virginia Needs to Hear’ (RVA)

Johnny Carson and Political Humor (C-SPAN)

McClellan Vies for VA Governor Seat After 15 Years in Legislature (Virginia Patch)

The Never-ending Gun Debate (CTV News Channel)

McClellan vies for governor seat after 15 years in legislature (NBC12; Fauquier-Times)

Still barred from major platforms, Trump weighs launching new social network (KIMA CBS 29; NBC 15; abc6onyourside.com)

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional, national and international news stories:

How blue is Trump’s shadow in Virginia? This year’s governor’s race is already shaping up as a key barometer. (The Washington Post)

Census delay could complicate some Fredericksburg-area supervisors, school board elections (The Free Lance-Star)

Snyder pushes to fully reopen schools, businesses in GOP bid for Virginia Governor (Potomac Local News)

Trump Eyes a Political Comeback (CTV News Channel)

MCKL holding free live webinar on reviewing the 2020 U.S. Election (Citizens Journal)

Biden’s $1.9T Rescue Package (CTV News Channel)

From savior to bully: Is Cuomo’s hardball style falling out of favor? (The Christian Science Monitor)

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies

Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth, who is also the director of UMW’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, penned an editorial piece in advance of his Great Lives lecture on late-night legend Johnny Carson. He is the author or co-author of seven books, most recently, “Late Night with Trump: Political Humor and the American Presidency.”

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, “The Electoral College and U.S. Presidential Elections: Continuing Controversies,” to the City of Manassas Museums for its Stories of Preservation and Progress Series. Watch here.

He also offered insight in a number of recent regional, national and international news stories:

Short and … sweet? (Virginia Business)

The challenges ahead of a Biden Presidency (CTV News Channel)

‘Others will continue to fan the flames of extremism’: Political scientists on how Trump’s legacy will change America (The Independent UK)

Midlothian supervisor Leslie Haley to run for attorney general (Chesterfield Observer)

President Trump, Impeachment, and the Republican Identity Crisis (CJAD)

Professor of Political Science Stephen Farnsworth

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, has been quoted in several regional, national and international news stories:

Trump Supporters Rally in Washington (CTV News Channel)

Virginia Parole System Scrutinized After COVID Missteps (Courthouse NewsService)

Noted professor addresses Mary Washington ElderStudy (The Free Lance-Star)

Trump’s Lawsuits (CP24.com)

McAuliffe’s ‘powerful trifecta,’ advantages heading into race for Virginia Governor (WSET)

Former Virginia Governor Wants Old Job Back (Courthouse News Service)

Biden to Americans “Wear Mask for 100 Days” (CTV News Channel)

Terry McAuliffe to seek a second term as Virginia governor (The Washington Post; WBAP; Laredo Morning Times)

As Carroll Foy Resigns, Other Lawmakers Weigh Options for 2021 Campaigning (WVTF)

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently delivered an online lecture, “Reviewing the 2020 Election: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” to The Woman’s Club of Richmond. Professor Farnsworth also fielded more than 90 news media calls on the US Presidential Election during October and November.

Professor Farnsworth also has been quoted in several regional, national and international news stories:

Transition agreed, but no concession yet (CP24.com)

A Look at Why So Many House of Delegates Members are Running for Statewide Offices (WVTF)

Trump Pardons Michael Flynn (CTV News Channel)

Examining the Future of the Republican Party Post Trump? Look No Further than Virginia (WVTF)

Virginia Lawmakers Could Run for Two Seats at Once (VPM NPR)

Viewpoints with Todd Vanderheyden (CJAD Radio Montreal)

Can Trump pre-emptively pardon himself? (CTV News Channel)