Professor and Chair of Political Science and International Affairs Rosalyn Cooperman commented on a recent article titled JD Vance Debating Tim Walz Could Backfire for Newsweek. In the article, Cooperman is quoted as saying “VP nominees have one main job in relation to the party’s ticket—do no harm.” Read more in Newsweek and MSN.

Cooperman also shared her thoughts in an article titled “Entrepreneurial Lessons From Kamala Harris’s and Tim Walz’s Decidedly Normal Personal Finances,” published by Inc. In the piece, Cooperman says, “Members of Congress do not look like the typical American in many ways. Most of the people in Congress aren’t middle class at all. Congress is an affluent lot.” Read more.

Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman shared her expertise on Republican candidates and political leaders in a recent article titled “A presidential rematch — this time with abortion at the forefront.” In the article, Cooperman said, “I don’t know that there’s any real fidelity to any stance on an issue unless it’s perceived to be useful — abortion being one of a very long list. If you look at what he has said over time, it is what is politically expedient.” Read more in the AZ Mirror and on Yahoo News.

Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman spoke with Voice of America for a segment titled “Issues in the News: The Strategic Importance of Africa.” On the show, Cooperman discusses how the 2024 U.S. Presidential election is shaping up? Listen to the episode.