Quest for the White House
Why haven't there been serious female presidential candidates before Hillary Clinton? There is no simple answer but Kristina Horn Sheeler, Ph.D., assistant professor of communications studies, School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, thinks that women candidates have done themselves a disservice by portraying themselves as pioneers rather than potential leaders. To interview Dr. Sheeler contact Cindy Fox Aisen at caisen@iupui.edu
If the Democrats can drain off enough moderate religious Republicans, they could capture the presidency in 2008. That's why Senator Hillary Clinton is discussing her Methodist roots; John Edwards is talking about reawakening of his faith upon the death of his son; and why other Democratic hopefuls are flying their religious colors according to Philip Goff, Ph.D., director, Center for the Study of Religion and American Culture and professor of religious studies and American studies at the School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University Purdue University. To interview Dr. Goff contact Cindy Fox Aisen caisen@iupui.edu.
Is Mormonism mainstream enough to be the religion of a US president? Few non-Mormon voters outside of Nevada know that a Mormon currently is the majority leader of the U.S. Senate To discuss whether Mormonism has become mainstream with Jan Shipps, Ph.D., professor emeritus of history and religious studies, School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, an internationally respected expert on Mormonism, contact Cindy Fox Aisen caisen@iupui.edu
John Edwards isn't unique. Affluent and privileged politicians of the past, including FDR and JFK, have identified themselves with those on the lower rungs of the socio-economic ladder and won their support. But according to William A. Blomquist, Ph.D., professor of political science at the School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Senator Edwards may not be able to attract these voters because they, as other voters in 2007-08 want politicians to focus on other issues, especially Iraq and healthcare. To interview Dr. Blomquist contact Cindy Fox Aisen at caisen@iupui.edu.
Exit polls were roundly criticized in the 2004 election. How will they fare in 2008? Better according to veteran pollster Brian Vargus, Ph.D., professor of political science at the School of Liberal Arts, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. To discuss the past, present and future of exit polling with Dr. Vargus, contact Cindy Fox Aisen at caisen@iupui.edu
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