The recent economic downturn that has affected the state of Michigan, as well as the U.S. as a whole, is fresh on the minds of many as the Nov. 2 mid-term elections draw near. With a number of legislative seats up for grabs, as well as the gubernatorial bid, this year's election will be pivotal to determining future success of Michigan.
Wayne State University experts are prepared to discuss a wide range of topics pertaining to the upcoming elections, from public opinion and political polls to voting patterns and the media coverage of campaigns.
- Matt Seeger, Interim Dean, College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
Political communication; communication ethics.
- Ben Burns, Director of Journalism, (313) 577-2627.
Media coverage of campaigns, ethics in media.
- Robert Sedler, Distinguished Professor of Law, (248) 569-3966.
American political system, constitutional Law
- Jack Lessenberry, lecturer, Communications Department, (586) 212-0515.
Focuses on media aspects but handy with comments on variety of issues
- Lyke Thompson, professor, Political Science Department
Detroit politics
- Thomas Jankowski, professor, Gerontology, (313) 577-2297
Voter participation, aging American voter, African American voter identity, national election study, political participation, aging American voters, changes in political behavior over a person's lifetime.
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