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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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Experts on Trump assassination attempt, fallout, political climate, and RNC , articleIn the wake of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump over the weekend, Virginia Tech experts are available to discuss the media and political fallout, what the event says about the climate of our politics, and the impacts it will have on the Republican National Convention this week in Milwaukee, as well as the broader presidential race.
Date: Jul 15, 2024 -
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The first 2024 presidential debate: Experts share what’s important to know , articleIncumbent President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head June 27, 2024, on CNN in the first of two presidential debates scheduled prior to the November election. Virginia Tech political science expert Karen Hult and communications media expert Cayce Myers delve into what’s expected and unexpected as these embattled political figures face off.
Date: Jun 24, 2024 -
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Historic trial of former President Trump helps and hurts his campaign, experts explain , articleFormer President Donald Trump's legal entanglements as he campaigns for reelection have reached the highest level of stakes yet with jury selection completed in his New York state criminal trial. Virginia Tech experts Karen Hult and Cayce Myers explain why this trial carries such historical significance, and how it simultaneously strengthens and damages President Trump’s reelection efforts.
Date: Apr 19, 2024 -
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Experts available: Freedom of speech, West Coast winter storms, tax preparation, AI and fake news, and more , articleThe Virginia Tech media relations office has experts available for interviews this week surrounding issues in the news, such as the U.S. Supreme Court cases concerning the First Amendment, Super Tuesday, RNC chair ouster, government shutdown, West Coast winter storms, AI and fake news, AI and travel, and more.
Date: Feb 26, 2024 -
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Political expert on what the GOP South Carolina primary means for Nikki Haley, Donald Trump , articleThe Republican race for a candidate to take on President Joe Biden in November’s election continues to be a two-person show, with Saturday’s South Carolina primary the latest stage. Virginia Tech political expert Caitlin Jewitt answers questions about the shape of the race through the South Carolina primary, the Super Tuesday contest on March 5, and beyond.
Date: Feb 22, 2024 -
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GOP presidential race: Political experts look to New Hampshire primary and beyond , articleVirginia Tech political experts Karen Hult and Caitlin Jewitt provided perspectives on what the results of the 202 Iowa Republican caucuses could spell for the Jan. 23 Republican primary in New Hampshire and the race overall.
Date: Jan 18, 2024 -
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Political expert on Mike Pence’s historic presidential run , articleVirginia Tech political expert Karen Hult discusses the official launch of Mike Pence's historic campaign for president.
Date: Jun 06, 2023 -
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DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential campaign on Twitter, expert discusses implications for democracy , articleFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has selected an unusual, attention-grabbing way to announce his long-expected bid to become the Republican challenger in the 2024 presidential election. He plans to officially declare his candidacy using the social media platform Twitter during a scheduled conversation with tech mogul and Twitter owner Elon Musk. Virginia Tech media expert Megan Duncan discusses the implications DeSantis' choice has for democracy.
Date: May 24, 2023
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