In a recent panel, four professors from the Department of Political Science discussed the results of the primaries thus far in the presidential race, and what the outcomes might mean for the race moving forward. The professors provided diverse perspectives on factors that influence voting, including race, gender, and religion. They also discussed superdelegates, the possibility of a split Republican convention, and other processes involved in the race moving forward.
Daniel Gillion, associate professor of political science, discusses the impact of race on the primary season:
Filmed by Mayumi Hirtzel. Edited by Alex Schein.
Matthew Levendusky, associate professor of political science, discuses Republican party “establishment” strategy:
Filmed by Mayumi Hirtzel. Edited by Alex Schein.
Michele Margolis, assistant professor of political science, discusses the influence of religion at this stage of the election:
Filmed by Mayumi Hirtzel. Edited by Alex Schein.
Marc Meredith, associate professor of political science, discuses the importance of delegates and superdelegates:
Filmed by Mayumi Hirtzel. Edited by Alex Schein.
View the entire discussion:
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