Politics
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Video: Genetics and politics
Professor John Alford of Rice University speaks about the correlation between genetics and politics. This MLAS Fall 2010 class, led by Professors John Geer and David Bader, explores how genetics might influence politics. Read more >> Contact: news@vanderbilt.edu (615) 322-NEWS… Read MoreOct 15, 2010
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Video: Mark McKinnon offers insider’s perspective on national political campaigns
An award-winning national media producer and communications strategist whose clients have included President George W. Bush and Sen. John McCain discussed key elements of successful campaigns with students in a political science class taught by John Geer and Roy Neel. Mark McKinnon, vice chairman of the Austin-based Public Strategies Inc.,… Read MoreOct 8, 2010
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Vanderbilt political scientist assists NBC News with midterm election analysis
Joshua Clinton Vanderbilt University political scientist Joshua D. Clinton has been named an election analyst for NBC News and will assist the network with its coverage of the 2010 midterm elections. The associate professor of political science will use his strong research-based expertise in congressional politics, campaigns, elections, polling… Read MoreOct 4, 2010
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More shake-ups for Obama’s team of rivals, says Vanderbilt political scientist
President Barack Obama’s declining approval ratings increase the challenges of keeping his once-lauded “team of rivals” in place through 2012, according to David E. Lewis, professor of political science at Vanderbilt University. Read MoreSep 30, 2010
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Best-selling author, social and political satirist Christopher Buckley to speak at Vanderbilt University Oct. 19
Christipher Buckley (Photo by John Huba/Art & Commerce) Christopher Buckley, hailed as “the quintessential political novelist of his time” by Fortune magazine, will give a public lecture at Vanderbilt University Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event go on sale today. Buckley’s talk will be held in… Read MoreSep 22, 2010
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2010 Candidates’ Picnic
In the style of a traditional, small-town political rally, the 2010 Candidates’ Picnic attracted approximately 1,100 of Vanderbilt employees, students and friends to Olin Lawn on Sept. 16. Some 3,100 hot dogs along with chips, home-made cookies and ice cream sandwiches were served while 28 candidates or their representatives in… Read MoreSep 20, 2010
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Old-fashioned politicking at Vanderbilt candidates’ picnic
Vanderbilt University will host a candidates’ picnic in the style of a small-town political rally with live Dixieland jazz on Sept. 16. All statewide candidates for public office and candidates from the 13-county standard metropolitan statistical area have been invited to the event on Olin Lawn from 11:30 a.m. to… Read MoreSep 10, 2010
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Vanderbilt study looks at government shakeup in Honduras
Based on surveys in Honduras, the combination of low levels of education for the masses and high levels of wealth among the elite is a good recipe for undermining democracy. The Latin American Public Opinion Project, a consortium of universities and research institutes based at Vanderbilt University which tracks… Read MoreAug 4, 2010
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U.S. citizens didn’t lose hope during economic crisis, Vanderbilt survey finds
People in the United States are more optimistic and resilient in hard times than is commonly believed, a new survey from Vanderbilt University indicates. Read MoreJul 27, 2010
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Listen: Implicit bias against Latinos affects all immigrants, Vanderbilt research shows
Research by political scientist Efren Perez offers insight into the intense opposition among many voters to passing any type of immigration reform. He conducted an original survey-experiment to demonstrate that the participants had an automatic negative attitude toward Latino immigrants that shaped their immigration judgments in general. Listen to That’s… Read MoreJul 15, 2010
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Vanderbilt political experts: Tennessee governor’s race remains fluid
Vanderbilt political science professors John Geer and Bruce Oppenheimer are available to speak about the Tennessee gubernatorial race. Read MoreJul 9, 2010
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Implicit bias against Latinos affects all immigrants, Vanderbilt research shows
Efren Perez Most Americans, despite their best intentions, harbor a negative bias against Latino immigrants, which deeply colors their outlook on policy proposals for immigration reform, according to research findings by Vanderbilt University political scientist Efren Perez. “I found that when the issue of immigration is broached,… Read MoreJul 1, 2010
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Byrd’s leadership style fit mold, says Vanderbilt professor who studies Congress
The late Sen. Robert Byrd was among a group of highly effective Democratic Senate leaders who shared the trait of representing small-population states, says Vanderbilt political scientist Bruce Oppenheimer, who has researched this phenomenon. “Others who come to mind are Mike Mansfield, George Mitchell, and more recently, Tom Daschle and… Read MoreJun 29, 2010
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NBC pioneer Julian Goodman places papers at Vanderbilt
The papers of Julian Goodman, an NBC broadcast pioneer who helped bring to life the network news programs that we watch today, have been placed at Vanderbilt University Libraries’ Special Collections. Read MoreMay 25, 2010
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Obama after 16 months
Watch videos from Commencement 2010 Week’s Faculty Seminars. Read MoreMay 19, 2010
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Rocking Gender: Stereotype and Subversion Among Female Pop Musicians
Watch videos from Commencement 2010 Week’s Faculty Seminars. Read MoreMay 19, 2010
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Robotics: New Possibilities in Prosthetic Limbs
Watch videos from Commencement 2010 Week’s Faculty Seminars. Read MoreMay 19, 2010
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VU undergrads present research on presidential appointments
Two Vanderbilt undergraduates had the rare opportunity to present their research findings on the influence of patronage on presidential appointments and government performance at the 2010 Midwest Political Science Association Conference. Read MoreMay 18, 2010
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Wave of vigilante justice in Mexico explained by AmericasBarometer surveys
Vigilante justice is growing in many countries in Latin America, including Mexico, and a new study by the Latin American Public Opinion Project helps explain why. Read MoreMay 18, 2010
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Vanderbilt undergraduates present research at national political science meeting
Two Vanderbilt University undergraduates had the rare opportunity to present their research findings on the influence of patronage on presidential appointments and government performance at the 2010 Midwest Political Science Association Conference. Read MoreMay 12, 2010