Vice presidential debate '08 faculty perspectives

Vice presidential debate '08 faculty perspectives

View a full list of our faculty experts with special interest in commenting on the 2008 campaign.

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Smash and grab?

'Politics as usual' complicate push for bi-partisan stimulus bill, expert says

Feb. 4, 2009 --

Smith

As the White House pleads for bipartisan support of a massive federal stimulus plan, congressional Democrats and Republicans are maneuvering, strategizing, nervously seeking partners in an awkward legislative first dance that may determine whether Barack Obama makes good on his promise to bring change to Washington, suggests Steven S. Smith, a congressional expert at Washington University in St. Louis.

Palin's appeal rooted in Alaskan culture

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Sept. 30, 2008 --

Darnell

Part of the mystery of Sarah Palin is part of her appeal to Republican "outsider" voters who admire her qualities of independence and against-the grain political orthodoxy, says Alfred Darnell, Ph.D., visiting lecturer in political science.

Flashback to 1952?

For all the talk of change, the candidates and campaigns are similar to elections throughout the years, says history and culture expert

Sept. 26, 2008 --

Kastor

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"These are unprecedented candidates in an unusual election year, but what's striking is how these candidates are positioning themselves and describing themselves in ways very similar to previous presidential candidates, and in ways that are very typical of their parties," says Peter Kastor, Ph.D., history and American culture studies professor at Washington University in St. Louis.

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