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Expert looks ahead after Virginia voters approve new congressional districts , articleVirginia voters by a narrow margin passed a referendum allowing congressional districts to be gerrymandered in a manner that heavily favors Democrats, as a counter to Republican-skewed gerrymandering in other states. Questions remain as to what the long-term consequences will be. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers shares his post-election analysis.
Date: Apr 22, 2026 - -
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Experts available: Iran war, oil prices and stock markets, Virginia redistricting, cycling in cities, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to talk about issues in the news, including the Iran War, oil prices, the stock market, alternative transportation, and Autism Acceptance Month. To schedule an interview with any of them or if you need analysis on other topics, please contact mediarelations@vt.edu.
Date: Apr 20, 2026 - -
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Experts analyze the second State of the Union speech of Trump’s second term , articlePresident Donald Trump has appeared before Congress to deliver the second State of the Union address of his second term in office. Political scientist Karen Hult and political communications expert Cayce Myers offered their analysis of the content and context of the president’s speech.
Date: Feb 25, 2026 - -
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Expert on the political motives driving the partial government shutdown , articleDisagreement in the U.S. Congress over continued funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led to a partial government shutdown with no immediate end in sight. Political communications expert Cayce Myers offered analysis of the partisan standoff behind the shutdown and why government shutdowns have become so frequent
Date: Feb 18, 2026 - -
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Political expert on the proliferation of negative campaign ads , articleAs election day approaches, it may well seem to Virginians that negative ads are flooding the airwaves. In fact, the statewide elections this year are on track to break new records in spending on political advertising. Political communications expert Cayce Myers shared his analysis of the motivations both sides have to frame their opponents in negative terms.
Date: Oct 13, 2025 - -
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Expert on the publication of ‘Original Sin’ and Joe Biden’s legacy , articleJake Tapper and Alex Thompson's book "Original Sin" blames the Democratic Party’s loss in the November 2024 presidential election on incumbent Joe Biden’s determination to run for a second term. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers analyses how the book could effect Biden's legacy.
Date: May 15, 2025 - -
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Expert: First 100 days of second Trump term marked by fast-paced orders, growing polarization , articleThe first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term were highlight by fast-paced executive actions, deepening political polarization, and mixed public reaction, says Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult.
Date: Apr 29, 2025 - -
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Elon Musk retains power, influence despite Wisconsin loss, expert explains , articleEven though Elon Musk's financial resources failed to sway the results of the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court race, he remains a powerful figure on the Republican side that Democrats should not take lightly. Virginia Tech political communications expert Cayce Myers explains.
Date: Apr 04, 2025 - -
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Why voters are dissatisfied with the economy despite growth, according to an economic expert , articleVoter discontent with the economy helped fuel former President Donald Trump’s victory at the polls Tuesday over Vice President Kamala Harris. This discontent has persisted despite improving indicators of economic strength. Virginia Tech economic expert Jadrian Wooten explains how "a lot of people’s day-to-day experiences are telling them something completely different" from economic indicators.
Date: Nov 08, 2024 - -
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Experts react to 2024 election results , articleFormer president Donald Trump won enough swing states to reclaim the presidency. Republicans also won the Senate, though close races that will decide the House of Representatives may well not be called for days. Virginia Tech political experts Cayce Myers and Farida Jalalzai offer their reactions to the results and what they mean more broadly for the next few years.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 - -
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Appealing to voters through podcasts, expert explains advantages , articleVirginia Tech communication professor Megan Duncan discusses why United States presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris focused on podcasts and what benefits they bring.
Date: Nov 06, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Final push to Election Day, Halloween tips, safe driving as daylight saving time ends , articleVirginia Tech experts are available to discuss issues around the final push toward the 2024 election, including endorsements and disinformation, as well tips around Halloween and the end of daylight saving time.
Date: Oct 30, 2024 - -
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Presidential debate aftermath for Harris and Trump, experts discuss , articleThe second presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential debate contrasted a polished, occasionally evasive performance by Vice President Kamala Harris against an aggressive, defensive performance by former President Donald Trump. Virginia Tech political scientist Karen Hult and media communications expert Cayce Myers discussed the results of the debate.
Date: Sep 11, 2024 - -
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The Trump-Harris debate: Experts lay out the stakes for both candidates , articleOn Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will share a stage in what likely will be the only presidential debate prior to the November election. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their thoughts on what both candidates will set out to accomplish and what weaknesses they must overcome.
Date: Sep 09, 2024 - -
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Experts available: Boeing Starliner sounds, Eastern equine encephalitis, lunch meat listeria, and more , articleVirginia Tech experts are available this week to discuss the mysterious noises aboard the Boeing Starliner, how to protect yourself against eastern equine encephalitis, the lunch meat listeria outbreak, the latest on the Presidential campaign trail, and more.
Date: Sep 04, 2024 - -
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Celebrity endorsements expand candidates’ reach, expert explains how , articleWith many celebrities endorsing Kamala Harris or boosting the Donald Trump campaign, Virginia Tech communication professor Megan Duncan discusses the advantages the support of celebrities can provide to political candidates.
Date: Aug 21, 2024 - -
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'Curious Conversations' podcast: Karen Hult talks about the evolution of political polling , articleHult chatted about the history and evolution of polling, methods used in modern polling, and how politicians and the average person can interpret poll results.
Date: Aug 19, 2024 - -
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Biden bows out of the presidential election: Experts evaluate precedence, consequences , articlePresident Joe Biden’s decision to end his reelection campaign and pass the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris has almost no precedent in American history. Virginia Tech political scientists Karen Hult, Caitlin Jewitt, and Nick Goedert have shared perspectives on this watershed development, discussing its place in history, possible effects on the Democratic National Convention, and effects on campaigns and governance.
Date: Jul 22, 2024 - -
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Experts discuss what Trump’s RNC speech achieved , articleFormer President Donald Trump ended the Republican National Convention with a speech touted as signal of unity for the party and the country. Political scientist Karen Hult and media and public relations expert Cayce Myers provide their analyses of the ways Trump achieved that goal, the ways he fell short, and what strategies could be employed by Republicans and Democrats going forward in the general election.
Date: Jul 19, 2024 - -
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Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance is all about strategy, says expert , articleThe selection of J.D. Vance as former president Donald Trump’s Republican running mate was a strategic move to help deliver votes in key battleground states, says a Virginia Tech political expert.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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