APSA Members in the News--January 2007 Media Commentary by Political Scientists

David Rohde (Duke University) praises Gov. Kathleen Sebelius in her ability to win over moderate Republican candidates by supporting the military, taking a trip to Iraq to visit troops, and "drafting a plan for eventually bringing universal health care coverage to Kansas while seeking tax cuts for businesses.” [read article] -January 25

Thomas E. Mann (Brookings Institute) commended Senator Jim Webb on his refutation of President George Bush’s State of Union Address stating that he was "crystal clear" and "very tough." [read article] -January 25

Paula McClain (Duke University) and Kerry Hayni (Duke University) state that Senator Barack Obama's innocence, charisma, and ability to overcome bipartisan divisions will help him gain media attention and attract financial support. [read article] -January 17

Thomas F. Schaller (University of Maryland - Baltimore County) argument that Democrats should effectively concede the 'Solid South' to Republicans and focus on electoral votes in the Midwest and Mountain West is quoted in the Washington Post [read article] -January 13

James Thurber (American University) on Bush’s approval rate as one which has little chance of improvement due to the unpopular war in Iraq … [read article] -January 12

Sarah Binder (George Washington University) notes that the Democrats realize their newfound majority is more a referendum on the Bush administration than a demand for liberal policy. [read article] -January 2

Dave Woodard (Clemson University) discusses the significance of endorsements received by Sen. John McCain and Gov. Mitt Romney.…[read article] -January 10

Ross Baker (Rutgers University) on the possible Bush legacy. [read article] -January 8

Ken Menkhaus (Davidson College) agrees that Somalis “whether secular or Islamist, are parochial, and have never been animated about distant causes…” [read article] -January 3