Prepare for rush of attack ads as likely presidential nominees begin battle, say Vanderbilt political scientists
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democrats, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall.
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democratic Party, respectively, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to co-teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall. Geer says that McCain needs to emphasize Obama's liberal voting record, while Obama must convince voters that a McCain administration would be similar to a third term for the current president.
A Stellar Conversation with scientist, engineer and astronaut Jan Davis
Jan Davis, scientist, engineer and astronaut talks with Rick Chappell, director of Dyer Observatory. Dr. Davis is a veteran of three space shuttle flights, and a proponent of future space exploration. Her upbringing in the space town of Huntsville, Alabama launched her on a career in science, one which she hopes students, especially young women, will choose to emulate.
Jan Davis, scientist, engineer and astronaut talks with Rick Chappell, director of Dyer Observatory. Davis is a veteran of three space shuttle flights, and a proponent of future space exploration. Her upbringing in the space town of Huntsville, Ala., launched her on a career in science, one which she hopes students, especially young women, will choose to emulate.
Rick Chappell, director of Dyer Observatory, talks with Bill Sheehan on the anniversary of what would have been E.E. Barnard's 150th birthday. Dr. Sheehan is the author of "The Immortal Fire Within," the definitive biography on Barnard who is one of the world's most famous astronomers. Dr. Sheehan examines Barnard's life--his humble beginnings, his historic discoveries, his time at Vanderbilt and his famous photographs of the Milky Way.
Rick Chappell, director of Dyer Observatory, talks with Bill Sheehan on the anniversary of what would have been E.E. Barnard's 150th birthday. Dr. Sheehan is the author of The Immortal Fire Within, the definitive biography on Barnard who is one of the world's most famous astronomers. Dr. Sheehan examines Barnard's life--his humble beginnings, his historic discoveries, his time at Vanderbilt and his famous photographs of the Milky Way.
Ballot recount could be beneficial for Mexico's electoral system
Ballot recount could be beneficial for Mexico's electoral system, says Vanderbilt expert on Latin America
A Vanderbilt political scientist who is writing a book about political transitions in Mexico is closely watching the outcome of the contested presidential election. Listen to an interview with Jonathan Hiskey…
Prepare for rush of attack ads as likely presidential nominees begin battle, say Vanderbilt political scientists
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democrats, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall.
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democratic Party, respectively, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to co-teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall. Geer says that McCain needs to emphasize Obama's liberal voting record, while Obama must convince voters that a McCain administration would be similar to a third term for the current president.
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Prepare for rush of attack ads as likely presidential nominees begin battle, say Vanderbilt political scientists
John McCain and Barack Obama, the likely presidential nominees for the GOP and Democrats, will need to run negative ads as they seek to define each other in the general election campaign, says Vanderbilt political scientist John Geer. He and colleague Bruce Oppenheimer are preparing to teach a course on the 2008 elections in the fall.
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