Views from the U 2018

Paul Goren
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Chair Paul Goren introduced the panelists and the evening’s topics. Photo credit: Lisa Miller
Kathryn Pearson
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Kathryn Pearson discussed what elections will mean for the next Congress, the record number of women running for office, and Minnesota’s electoral competitiveness. Photo credit: Lisa Miller
Andrew Karch
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Andrew Karch (at the lectern) talked about the importance of state elections. Photo credit: Lisa Miller
Benjamin Toff
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Benjamin Toff (pictured at the lectern), who is affiliated with the Center for the Study of Political Psychology, talked about the changing ways opinion surveys are conducted and reported on in the media. Photo credit: Lisa Miller
Mark Bell
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Mark Bell (pictured right) spoke on the geopolitical situation in North Korea. Photo credit: Lisa Miller
Michael Minta
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Michael Minta (pictured at the lectern) examined federal campaign spending. Photo credit: Lisa Miller
Dean John Coleman
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CLA Dean John Coleman (pictured at far left) was the moderator for the event. Photo credit: Lisa Miller

Election years bring our flagship event, Views from the U, to the McNamara Alumni Center. “The Political Science of Election 2018” edition featured tremendous analysis for 200+ attendees from some of our star faculty members.

Kathryn Pearson held court on what the elections will mean for the next Congress, the record number of women running for office, and Minnesota’s electoral competitiveness.  Michael Minta and Andrew Karch examined federal campaign spending and the importance of state elections, respectively. Mark Bell gave a terrific—and at times deeply unsettling—overview of the geopolitical situation in North Korea. John Coleman, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, was, as always, an able and thought-provoking moderator. 

The planning has already started for 2020’s Views from the U! We hope you will join us.
 

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