All the latest news from Emory University.http://shared.web.emory.edu.xmlhttp://shared.web.emory.edu.xmlTue, 24 Jan 2012 21:08:17 -0500Cascade ServerThree states, three winners and no clear front-runner leaves the Florida Republican primary up for grabs and is likely going to lead to a long Republican primary season, Emory election experts say. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/expect-a-long-primary-season-say-emory-election-experts.html Mon, 23 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/expect-a-long-primary-season-say-emory-election-experts.html President Barack Obama's state of the union address provides an opportunity to consider the nation's priorities and how to move ahead during difficult times¿and an election year. Experts at Emory University are available to comment on the issues outlined in the president's speech. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/experts-available-to-comment-on-state-of-the-union-address.html Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/experts-available-to-comment-on-state-of-the-union-address.html Emory's top national political experts analyze current developments in national politics as the Republican race moves to South Carolina. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/election-2012-experts-evaluate-critical-south-carolina-primary-contest.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/election-2012-experts-evaluate-critical-south-carolina-primary-contest.html As the election year heats up, Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie says the eventual Republican nominee and President Obama may likely face the same challenge in November: lack of voter enthusiasm and diminished turnout compared to 2008. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/election-2012-voter-trends-to-watch-in-nh-early-primaries.html Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2012/01/election-2012-voter-trends-to-watch-in-nh-early-primaries.html Emory University's top political scientists on national politics provide their analysis of what the public can expect as the presidential election process heats up in 2012. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/election-2012-emory-experts-discuss-whats-next.html Fri, 23 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/election-2012-emory-experts-discuss-whats-next.html Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie discusses the difficulties President Obama faces in 2012. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/are-african-americans-brainwashed.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/are-african-americans-brainwashed.html Emory University political science professor and national politics expert Merle Black discusses what Newt Gingrich needs to do to stay at the top of the polls. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/gingrich-vs.-president-obama-who-wins.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/gingrich-vs.-president-obama-who-wins.html Emory University political science professor and election forecasting expert Alan Abramowitz discusses the polls leading up to the Republican primaries. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/previewing-the-republican-primaries.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/12/previewing-the-republican-primaries.html As the Nov. 23 deadline for the ¿super committee¿ quickly approaches, don¿t expect any real solutions, says Emory University political science professor and national politics expert Merle Black. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/super-committee-unlikely-to-deliver-real-results-emory-political-expert-says.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/super-committee-unlikely-to-deliver-real-results-emory-political-expert-says.html The Eurozone's financial problems are spreading, and it's forcing the leaders of Greece and Italy to resign. Emory University political science professor and Europe expert Thomas D. Lancaster says this all started with the formation of the European Union. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/eurozones-formation-flawed-from-the-start-emory-expert-says.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:00:00 -0500 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/11/eurozones-formation-flawed-from-the-start-emory-expert-says.html Emory University political scientist Merle Black analyzes the Republican field, discussing whether Herman Cain is a legitimate Republican presidential contender, how he would fare against President Obama in the general election and if Rick Perry still has a chance to be the nominee. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/10/cain-perry-and-romney-whats-next-for-the-republicans.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/10/cain-perry-and-romney-whats-next-for-the-republicans.html Emory University political science professor Andra Gillespie discusses Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain and his claims that African Americans are "brainwashed," how he would do against President Obama if he was the Republican candidate, and why it will be difficult to get African Americans back to the polls. Gillespie is a specialist in political mobilization and race, and is the author of the forthcoming book "The New Black Politician: Cory Booker, Newark and the Post-Racial America." http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/10/herman-cain-and-obama-and-african-american-voters.html Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:00:00 -0400 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/10/herman-cain-and-obama-and-african-american-voters.html With a potential government shutdown looming at the end of the week, Emory University experts in national politics are available to discuss whether another short-term budget will pass, who benefits or loses, how a shutdown will further damage the approval ratings of Congress and President Obama, and what it may mean for next year's elections. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/09/political-experts-on-government-shutdown.html Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/09/political-experts-on-government-shutdown.html As the Republican field continues to solidify and polls show President Obama's approval rate dropping, Emory University experts in national politics, the "Tea Party" and partisanship, election forecasting, congressional elections and political mobilization and race are available to preview the 2012 elections. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/09/previewing-2012-elections-emory-experts-available.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/09/previewing-2012-elections-emory-experts-available.html The economic crisis in Europe's Eurozone is worsening, and Emory University political science professor and Europe expert Thomas D. Lancaster says the brunt of the financial burden falls on one country, Germany. http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/09/eurozone-economic-challenges-emory-thomas-lancaster-explains.html Wed, 07 Sep 2011 01:00:00 -0400 http://shared.web.emory.edu/emory/news/releases/2011/09/eurozone-economic-challenges-emory-thomas-lancaster-explains.html