An opinion column by Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, was published in “The Fix” blog of The Washington Post. The column focused on the results of a new Virginia public opinion survey from the center. The column was titled, “How a Jim Webb independent presidential bid could actually matter (hint: Virginia).” In addition, Dr. Farnsworth recently spoke before UMW’s Washington Area Alumni Association on the 2016 Presidential Campaign and the 2015 Virginia legislative elections.
It’s Too Late for Obama to Do Anything About Guns (Time.com)
A new chapter in fight against terror? (WJLA.com)
Race for the White House (WJLA.com)
Virginia a Good Test for Presidential Campaigns, Political Operatives Say (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Farnsworth Presents Research on the Presidency
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently presented a research paper, “Studying the Presidency after 9/11: Re-considering Presidential Character in Domestic and International Contexts,” at the 9/11 and the Academy Conference at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Va.
A 12th Congressional District? What’s in it for the Peninsula? (Daily Press.com)
Poll Gives Gillespie Edge In 2017 Race (WINA.com)
Donald Trump in More Hot Water (CTV News Channel)
Farnsworth Lectures on Gerrymandering in Virginia
Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, recently gave a lecture entitled, “Virginia Politics 2015: Gerrymandering, Recent Elections and Public Opinion,” at the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Coalition for Open Government. The organization includes activists, politicians, government workers and journalists focused on strengthening public disclosure laws in the Old Dominion.