Austin American Statesman Originally Posted: November 14, 2016 In what can be seen as the extension of a diplomatic olive branch, the highest-ranking Mexican diplomat in North America said Monday that his government was not going to publicly engage in conversations about a border wall, deportations or any other issues discussed in the U.S. presidential […]
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Tower Center Blog Originally Posted: November 9, 2016 The contentious 2016 election came to an end early Nov. 9 with a result that surprised many — Donald Trump won the presidency. In his victory speech, Trump promised to be a president for all Americans. “Now it is time for America to bind the wounds of division,” he […]
CBS DFW Originally Posted: November 9, 2016 There is shock and awe among many Americans today who woke to find a different candidate headed to the White House than even the experts predicted. Dr. Matthew Wilson, an associate professor of Political at Southern Methodist University (SMU) has some opinions as to what turned the tide […]
Star Telegram Originally Posted: November 7, 2016 FBI Director James Comey’s Sunday surprise also sent Texas campaigns back to work. State and local Republicans, breathing easy after an FBI investigation trimmed Democrat Hillary Clinton’s lead, now must work anew to turn out downballot voters in case the presidential election seems decided by Tuesday. One or […]
SMU Political Science Professor Cal Jillson talks to CNN about the possibility of historically blue states voting for Hillary Clinton on Nov. 8. WATCH [youtube]https://youtu.be/Q9TZvZIIbj8[/youtube]
CBS News Originally Posted: October 24, 2016 Despite Donald Trump’s tightening poll numbers in Texas, Republicans like Cathie Adams, say their confidence isn’t shaken. “I think he’s going to win Texas hands-down. I don’t trust the polls, but I do trust Texans, and I love Texans and I think Texans can think for themselves and […]
SMU News Originally Posted: October 20, 2016 (This is a section of a larger SMU news release. To read the full analysis CLICK HERE) TRUMP’S REFUSAL TO ACCEPT ELECTION’S OUTCOME A HUGE ERROR MATTHEW WILSON jmwilson@smu.edu On Trump refusing to say he’d accept the election’s outcome… “The biggest moment of this debate will be Trump’s […]
SMU News Originally Posted: October 19, 2016 DALLAS (SMU) – As the nation grapples with simmering racial tensions, SMU’s new Center for Faith and Learning is gathering a panel of sociologists and religious scholars for a timely discussion, “Black Lives Matter, All Lives Matter, or Something Else?” on Thursday, Oct. 27, to explore what role […]
The Hill Originally Posted: October 14, 2016 The scorched-earth playbook employed by Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is stirring alarm among allies of Hillary Clinton, with some fearing the negativity will depress turnout on Election Day. Some Clinton supporters say they’re concerned that voters are nearly fed up with the constant accusations and name-calling that has defined the […]
NBC DFW Originally Posted: October 12, 2016 Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon, students fill the seats at SMU’s Presidential Elections in American Politics class. “This year is probably the most unique election,” said Political Science Professor Dennis Simon. The class is offered every few years. Students study past presidential elections, and the current one. There […]