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State debate commission officials and political scientists discussed the future of political debates at the City Club of Cleveland.

Political scientists presented four research papers on national political polarization, the changing electorate and party affiliations. Topics included the possibility of New Jersey Governor…

Political scientists presented four research papers on the history and future of the tea party movement, and its effect on the Republican Party. “Tea Party Activism” was a panel of the Un…

The Poynter Institute for Media Studies held a forum, “Politics and Religion: Getting It Right in 2012,” on the role in religion in election politics. The program began with a presentation o…

Authors at the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life discussed their books about the ascent of Christian evangelicals into political power. D. Michael Lindsay is the author of Faith in the H…

Professor Green talked about Ohio politics, including a discussion of the state’s governor and Senate races, as well as major House races and ballot initiatives. He also responded to telepho…

Before an audience on the Ohio State university campus, the candidates debated many issues, including women and minorities in government, energy policy, higher education, the state economy, …

In a conference titled, “Church, State and the Next Century,” participants talked about the political influence of the religious right. Among the issues they addressed were the role of the r…

University professors talked about a national survey that indicates contributor’s views of the current campaign finance system and the demographics of large donors.

The American Political Science Association hosted a panel discussion on the frequent individual contributors to Congressional candidates. Panelists discussed constituent contributions and or…

Professor John Green, Director of the Institute of Applied Politics at Akron University, discussed the purpose of political party conventions since presidential candidates are chosen through…