Election 2012
Presidential campaigns matter less than we think, says Temple political scientist
Type: News Story
In his forthcoming book, The Timeline of Presidential Elections: How Campaigns do (and do not) matter (2012), Temple political scientist Christopher Wlezien argues that specific events in a campaign matter much less than it would appear relative to the attention they receive.
September 17, 2012
Temple's Wlezien on the role of presidential debates in a campaign
Type: In the Media
September 6, 2012
Voters look at the economy from personal angles, says Temple's Kolodny
Type: In the Media
September 9, 2012
One report is not enough to change voters' opinions, says Wlezien
Type: In the Media
September 9, 2012
Temple freshman "brings passtion" to DNC as youngest Pennsylvania delegate
Type: In the Media
September 7, 2012
Party conventions have big impact on presidential elections, says Wlezien
Type: In the Media
August 26, 2012
Political conventions a teaching moment for six Temple interns
Type: News Story
Six Temple students are attending the 2012 presidential nominating conventions as part of a highly-regarded internship and seminar program. Three are taking part in Republican Convention activities this week in Tampa, Fla., and three others are headed to Charlotte, N.C., for the upcoming Democratic Convention.
August 24, 2012
Political experts say conventions are key in race for the White House
Type: News Story
With the 2012 presidential election just months away, the nation's attention has turned to the Democratic and Republican presidential nominating conventions. Temple University political experts Christopher Wlezien, Kevin Arceneaux and Robin Kolodny offer their insights on the campaigns and what to expect from the conventions this year.
August 15, 2012