These experts from the UW-Madison faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. If you need help arranging interviews, contact University Communications at 608-262-3571.
Experts on today’s news…
Florida Primary
Charles Franklin
Professor, political science
Franklin, an expert on elections and public opinion, can discuss the upcoming Florida Primary and the role it could play in determining the winner of the GOP presidential nomination. See our complete list of election experts for the 2012 presidential campaign and recall efforts in Wisconsin.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Shubha Ghosh
Professor, law; associate director, INSITE
Ghosh, an expert on intellectual property, can discuss SOPA legislation, which would allow the Justice Department, and copyright holders, to seek court orders against foreign websites accused of perpetrating or facilitating copyright infringement.
Walker recall
Barry C. Burden
Professor, political science
Burden, an expert on American politics, can discuss the recall petition process, opinion toward Gov. Scott Walker and potential Democratic candidates who may run against him.
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- Republicans ‘kicking the tires’ (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) WORCESTER — Political parties are as far apart as they have been in 100 years, and as a result there’s no overlap between Democrats and Republicans in Congress, and presidential candidates have little incentive to appeal to moderates, a noted political scientist said last night. “This polarization is deep in the American party system right now,” [...]
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