Republicans embrace the conservative label more enthusiastically than Democrats are willing to self-identify as liberals, according to a new study by a UB political scientist.
“America is polarized. Our political parties are highly polarized and the American electorate is highly polarized,” writes UB political scientist James E. Campbell.
Madelaine Britt becameUB’s first Harry S. Truman Scholar today, an honor UB officials say is the country’s most prestigious academic honor available to undergraduates.
To address the gender disparity in politics, the University at Buffalo will for the second year host Elect Her, a daylong program that encourages and trains college women to run for student government and future political office.
Political conflict has exploded over whether President Obama should attempt to replace Scalia in an election year, and whether the Senate should consider the president’s choice.
Political divisions in American politics are deep and real, yet the idea persists that America is a moderate nation and that most Americans are moderates, according to two UB political scientists.