Presidency
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New center launches, leading the conversation on the American presidency
The Carolyn T. and Robert M. Rogers Center for the American Presidency has launched, with the goal of exploring the presidency through an innovative, comprehensive lens. Housed within the College of Arts and Science, the center will serve as a nationally recognized hub for innovative scholarship about the workings of the presidency. Read MoreFeb 13, 2024
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Expert: Overhaul of ‘crazy’ presidential appointee system needed
Overhaul of how political federal employees are appointed is urgently needed, says Vanderbilt Professor David Lewis Read MoreNov 4, 2016
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Congress in danger of losing relevancy as presidents work around it
By obstructing most legislation President Obama sends its way, Congress has weakened rather than exercised its power, says a Vanderbilt University political expert. Read MoreJan 28, 2016
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Why President Bush will be remembered more favorably by future generations than he is today.
How will President George Bush be seen by future generations? Associate Chair of the Department of Political Science David Lewis explains why he thinks President Bush will be remembered more favorably than he is today. View 2012 election expertise information for David Lewis >> Visit election VU to find… Read MoreNov 22, 2011
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Listen: Minorities, Multiculturalism and the Presidency of George W. Bush
The Presidency of George W. Bush Gary Gerstle, the James G. Stahlman Professor of American History, has done extensive research about President George W. Bush’s vision for a multicultural world and the steep challenges it faced during his administration. Gerstle’s essay, “Minorities, Multiculturalism and the Presidency of George W. Read MoreNov 12, 2010