Ph.D., Political Science, August 2006
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
Fields: Public Policy, Public Administration, and American Politics
Master of Public Administration, May 1996
University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma
B.A., Political Science, May 1988, Cum Laude
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
Dr. Patricia A. Crouse earned a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, a MasterӰԭs in Public Administration from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.
See MoreOne of Dr. CrouseӰԭs main areas of research interest is elections and electoral behavior, particularly the Electoral College. She recently had an article published in State and Local Government, an edited volume by Kevin B. Smith and Jayme L. Neiman, titled "The National Popular Vote Compact and StatesӰԭ Rights." This article will be expanded into a forthcoming book project.
Dr. Crouse teaches graduate level courses in the MPA program as well as introductory and upper division political science courses.
"US Foreign Policy: An Anthology." Cognella. (1st Edition, 2023.)
"The National Popular Vote Compact and StatesӰԭ Rights" (with Michael Ferguson and Michael French), in Kevin B. Smith and Jayme L. Neiman, Eds., State and Local Government, Washington, DC: Sage Publications/ CQ Press, September 16, 2014. ISBN-13: 978-1483374260 ISBN-10: 1483374262
"The National Popular Vote Movement: Undermining StatesӰԭ Rights" presented at the Midwest Political Science Association, Chicago, IL, April 2014.
See More"The National Popular Vote Movement: Undermining StatesӰԭ Rights" presented at the Southern Political Science Association, New Orleans, LA, January 2014.
"Engaging Students: A Constructivist Approach to Teaching at a Community College" workshop presented at the American Political Science Association Teaching and Learning Conference, Philadelphia, PA, February 2010.
"On the Road with the Math and Writing Center: Tutors as GPS," presented at the International Writing Centers Association Conference, Las Vegas, NV, October 2008.
ӰԭPresident Trump's First 100 Days: A Panel Discussion,Ӱԭ Political Science Speaker Series, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT April 2017.
ӰԭThe National Popular Vote: Everything You Need to Know,Ӱԭ Political Science Speaker Series, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT March 2017.
ӰԭClean Elections and Financing Campaigns: Connecticut and Nationwide,Ӱԭ Panel Discussion, Political Science Speaker Series, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, October 2016.
"The Changing Youth Ideology and Elections," Political Science Speaker Series, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, April 2015.
"The Electoral College and the Constitution," Northern Virginia Community College Constitution Day Celebration, Woodbridge, VA, September 2008.
"The Living Constitution," Northern Virginia Community College Constitution Day Celebration, Woodbridge, VA, September 2007.
"Introducing the Math and Writing Center to the YouTube Generation," Northern Virginia Community College, spring 2009, Educational Foundation, Inc. Grant funded for $1,450.
"GeaR Up and Online Tutoring Programs," Northern Virginia Community College, spring 2008, Student Success Proposal funded for $4,000.
"Student Government Association Leadership Retreat Grant," Northern Virginia Community College, spring 2008, Educational Foundation, Inc. Grant funded for $1,200.
"Promoting the Math and Writing Center," Northern Virginia Community College, fall 2008, Student Success Proposal funded for $2,250.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former President Donald Trump participating in a wreath-laying ceremony at the invitation of families who gathered the third anniversary of a deadly attack that claimed 13 U.S. service membersӰԭ lives as U.S. forces withdrew from Afghanistan in 2021.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the upcoming presidential debate and how each candidate should prepare.
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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on Special Counsel Jack SmithӰԭs reworded indictment on former President Donald Trump for trying to overturn the 2020 election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on how cryptocurrency is getting involved in politics, saying it seems to have an agenda for endorsing and contributing to a candidate's war chest.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on what far-right Republican voters may do if former President Donald Trump switches some of his core policies.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the 2024 presidential race, which is tight, saying that neither candidate can afford to lose any large groups of voters.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on claims going back and forth in the 2024 presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, commented on former President Donald Trump's remarks about union workers during an interview with Elon Musk on X.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses ConnecticutӰԭs primary elections for Congress and the U.S. Senate.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administrations and political science, comments that Vice President Kamala Harris appears to be more willing to criticize Israel on its treatment of Palestinians in Gaza.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on why banks are blocking employees from donating to Democrats as it may risk violating the Securities and Exchange CommissionӰԭs 'pay-to-play' rule.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that the economy may be the deciding factor in this yearӰԭs election.
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Patricia Crouse, a public administration and political science practitioner in residence, comments on the stereotypes about Democrats' and Republicans' incomes and why it may change this election season.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the political strategies both parties are using in the 2024 presidential race.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the new territory in the 2024 presidential race as President Joe Biden, the Democratic nominee, drops out after the primary.
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Patricia Crouse, a public administration and political science practitioner in residence, comments that the Democratic Party seems to project political candidates who are owed something because they served in the administration.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the 2024 Presidential race, the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, and if President Joe Biden will heed the call to remove himself from the ticket.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner of residence of public administration and political science, analyzes the speech by the Republican nominee for vice president, J.D. Vance, and some expected talking points for former President Donald Trump's upcoming speech on the last day of the convention.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses Senator J.D. Vance being the pick for vice president on the Republican ticket.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the events at the Republican National Convention and what to expect on day two.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former President Donald Trump choosing Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio as his running mate.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the first day of the Republican National Convention after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses a toning down of the rhetoric between the political parties after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
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Kenneth Gray, a senior lecturer of homeland security and criminal justice, and Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discuss the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump and analyze security and political fallout.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses some of the vice-presidential candidates vying to be on the ticket with former President Donald Trump.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the unusual situation of the Democratic Party having doubts about President Joe Biden running in the 2024 race.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that senior-level Democrats are considering scenarios if President Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 race.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses former President Donald TrumpӰԭs New York case being postponed, President Joe BidenӰԭs performance in the debate, and the news that President Biden will no longer schedule events after 8 p.m.
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Patricia Crouse, a public administration and political science practitioner in residence, comments on the Supreme Court of the United States ruling on presidential immunity and the potential impact on the November election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the issues facing Democrats if President Joe Biden should drop out of the presidential race before their August convention.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what to expect in the first Presidential debate in part two of a two-part interview.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what to expect in the first Presidential debate in part one of a two-part interview.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on Jamaal Bowman losing to George Latimer in New YorkӰԭs Democratic Primary for Congress.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on political ads becoming more aggressive as the presidential election nears.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that if the two ongoing RICO trials in Atlanta are unsuccessful in getting a conviction, there may be grounds for dismissal in the former President Trump-Georgia election case.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses why the price of gas is often used as a political talking point, especially for those seeking to become president.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that the presidential debates will have more of an impact on undecided voters than the verdict in the criminal trial for former President Donald Trump.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on several Congressional members stating in a Wall Street Journal article that President Joe Biden is in "mental decline."
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on President Joe BidenӰԭs son Hunter, who is now in court on federal charges for falsifying his drug use when he purchased a gun in 2018.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the conviction of former President Donald Trump and shares her opinion on whether he will receive jail time.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the conviction of former President Donald Trump, and if this will sway voters in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on a possible member of the Trump cabinet on immigration, Stephen Miller, a possible member of the Trump cabinet if former President Donald Trump is elected in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the reelection strategy of President Joe Biden and his focus on reaching out to voters who will not back former President Donald Trump in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on possible vice-presidential picks for the Republican Party ticket in November, who appeared in a New York courtroom as a show of support for former President Donald Trump.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on what happens when there is a tie in the Electoral College and why most people would find this result shocking.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that even though both leading candidates are flawed, itӰԭs the voters that will ultimately decide who will win the election in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the two articles of impeachment by House Republicans against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his handling of the border, which has been sent to the Senate for a vote.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that former President Donald TrumpӰԭs criminal trial in New York is different than civil trials as he is required to be present every day court is in session.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the reaction to ArizonaӰԭs Supreme Court ruling on an 1864 abortion ban and the impact it could have on the 2024 presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the outcome of the latest presidential primaries, including the pivotal swing state of Wisconsin.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the presidential primary, including ballot questions in Wisconsin on how elections will be run in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments that Republicans may be using the crisis at the border as a campaign issue against Democrats, but it could backfire.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former President Donald Trump selling God Bless The USA Bibles some of the backlash it has caused.
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Patrica Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the filing deadline for individuals interested in running in the primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Bob Menedez (D-NJ) who was federally indicted for obstruction of justice, bribery, and corruption. Menendez may run as an independent in the general election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the primary elections this weekend and what the expectations are for both political parties.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on former First Lady Melania Trump being back on the campaign trail and the impact it will have on the 2024 presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the latest results in the primaries for the 2024 presidential election and the next states voting on Saturday.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on how undecided and independent voters in the 2024 presidential election may impact the outcome in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the presidential primaries, the down-ballot candidates, and the upcoming conventions.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the importance for President Joe Biden to campaign in Arizona and Nevada, as he is trailing former President Donald Trump in the polls in those two states.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the 2024 presidential election and expectations for voter turnout in November.
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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the results of Super Tuesday, Nikki Haley conceding, and what to look for in the 2024 presidential election moving forward.
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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the conciliatory speech made by Nikki Haley who suspended her presidential campaign. Prof. Course noted Haley did not endorse former President Donald Trump for the Republican nominee.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the Supreme Court of the United States ruling that former President Donald Trump cannot be disqualified from the ballot under the U.S. ConstitutionӰԭs 14th Amendment, which references insurrection.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses why Nikki Haley continues to stay in the Republican Presidential race when former President Donald Trump appears to have secured the nomination.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the D.C. presidential primary as this may be the only win for Nikki Haley before Super Tuesday.
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Patricia Crouse, practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses why some women are moving to the left politically and what issues are influencing this change.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on Nikki Haley's decision to stay in the race until Super Tuesday as the last challenger to former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination for president.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the House Oversight Committee bringing in James Biden, the younger brother of President Joe Biden, as part of an impeachment inquiry.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on what options the Democratic party has for the presidential ticket to win against current Republican front-runner former President Donald Trump if President Joe Biden were to step aside.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, comments on the high-profile disqualification case against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is only receiving coverage because former President Donald Trump is involved.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses how the city of Bridgeport once again is facing questions over the primary election for mayor.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the history of the 14th Amendment, Section 3, of the U.S. Constitution and how it applies to a case before the Supreme Court of the United States on whether Colorado can remove a presidential candidate from the ballot in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the case before the Supreme Court of the United States on weather former President Donald Trump will appear on the ballot in Colorado in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the case before the Supreme Court of the United States on whether Colorado can keep former President Donald Trump off the ballot for the 2024 presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public affairs and political science, discusses the extra steps for counting absentee ballots in the Bridgeport primary election, after ballot irregularities marred earlier primary elections.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of public administration and political science, discusses the return of Jon Stewart to ӰԭThe Daily ShowӰԭ for the presidential election race.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the integrity of elections as Bridgeport held three primary elections for mayor amid concerns over the legitimacy of the absentee ballot system.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that the voter fraud rhetoric from former President Donald Trump may make voters tune him out.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses some of the reasons that Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley continues to stay in the race.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the special election in Bridgeport for mayor in the third primary vote in ConnecticutӰԭs Park City.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on former President Donald TrumpӰԭs swipes at Nikki Haley, still a contender in the Republican presidential race, but it might give her voter support, especially with Independents.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the upcoming deposition of Hunter Biden, which is scheduled for February before the U.S. House.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the surprisingly early call in the results of the Iowa Caucus.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the Iowa caucus and how the weather may impact this year's results.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses whether the Supreme Court of the United States should decide if former President Donald Trump should be on the ballot for the 2024 Presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that former President Donald Trump will eventually need to campaign on the issues and will not be able to win over voters solely through social media.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on a report by House Democrats that accuses former President Donald Trump of taking money from foreign governments for stays at Trump hotels.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, hypothesizes on a scenario where former President Donald Trump may be given a ӰԭUniversal Plea AgreementӰԭ that would keep him out of prison in exchange for withdrawing from the presidential race.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on some of the issues facing President Joe Biden in his bid for reelection this year.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that regardless of who is elected president in 2024, both parties have been tough on ChinaӰԭs policies.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the change to have ConnecticutӰԭs Presidential Primary take place the first Tuesday in April.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, says there may be chaos if states are allowed to impact elections, which, she says, the voters, not the courts, should decide.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the importance of the endorsement of a presidential candidate by the governor of New Hampshire but says it ultimately has little impact on the voters.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the indictments facing Hunter Biden, as the 2024 presidential election is less than a year away.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the life and legacy of Sandra Day OӰԭConnor, the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States by former president Ronald Reagan.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the expulsion of George Santos from Congress.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the 2025 Presidential Transition Project by The Heritage Foundation, a conservative Republican group.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the starting point of negotiations for student loan borrowers to have their debt relieved . She says the president canӰԭt do this through an executive order.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the campaign finance laws that New York Representative George Santos is accused of using illegally.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the significant number of eligible voters who donӰԭt connect with the issues politiciansӰԭ campaign on and, therefore, do not vote.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the ethics report about NY Representative George Santos and whether Congress will expel him.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the second primary election in the City of Bridgeport, which will have stricter controls on the absentee ballot boxes, as ordered by a Bridgeport Superior Court judge.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that banning tobacco in the United States could be considered an infringement on civil liberties.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that neither President Joe Biden nor former President Donald Trump are attracting new voters to their bases for the upcoming presidential election in 2024.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses some of the key races for governor and important issues for voters this year.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses key Election Day outcomes and former President Donald Trump not attending the third GOP Presidential debate
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in res idence of political science and public administration, comments on the very unusual situation in the Bridgeport mayoral election results after as another set of lawsuits have been submitted requesting another primary election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the third GOP presidential debate as, once again, former President Donald Trump will not participate.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses some of the strategic reasons former President Donald Trump will not participate in the third GOP presidential debate.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on how national talking points have become part of politics and are increasingly important in local elections.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residents of political science and public administration, discusses the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Mike Johnson, who was elected after three weeks of failed votes.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residents of political science and public administration, comments on what the priorities should be for the U.S. House, such as aid packages to Israel and avoiding a government shutdown on November 17.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments that Independent candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. may significantly affect the outcome of the 2024 presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, talks about President Joe BidenӰԭs national address about funding to support and help Ukraine and Israel.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses voter reaction after videos of supporters of both Bridgeport mayoral candidates allegedly stuffing a mail-in ballot box became public.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on this yearӰԭs Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans, which did not include former President Donald Trump.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what business can be conducted in the U.S. House of Representatives now that the Speaker has been ousted.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the process and procedure for replacing a U.S. Senator whose seat is vacated during their term in office.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the challenges for President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump should they face each other in the 2024 presidential election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses what Republican candidates may comment on in their debate, as former President Donald Trump once again declined to participate because of his commanding lead in the polls.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, comments on the political impact for Fox and News Corp., as Rupert Murdoch is transitioning to chairman emeritus in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the political reasons House GOP members are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and public administration, discusses the House RepublicansӰԭ decision to pursue an impeachment inquiry for President Joe Biden.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, discusses primary day in Connecticut and the historically low turnout during a non-presidential election year.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on former President Donald Trump holding a fundraiser for Rudy Giuliani's legal defense fund.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses a Derby alderman and mayoral candidate who is charged with four misdemeanors stemming from the insurrection on the U.S. Capitol and how this impacts his chances of being elected in the fall.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses why the grand jury stayed late after a leak of the indictment charges against former President Donald Trump was posted to the Brookings Fulton Country Court website.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the possible recusal of U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon who is overseeing the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on former President Donald TrumpӰԭs plan to challenge the Impoundment Control Act.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the breaking news of a third indictment of former President Donald Trump for interference in the 2020 presidential election. The interview begins at 8:35.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the third indictment of former President Donald Trump and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the upcoming presidential election in 2024.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on a new Florida driving law that would impact immigrants without permanent legal status currently living in Connecticut.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the unusual campaign offer by Republican presidential candidate Governor Doug Burgum of North Dakota.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on allegations that the IRS has been targeting individuals and corporations, contributing to a pattern of distrust.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the Republican PartyӰԭs repeated claims of having new evidence to bring criminal charges against Hunter Biden but, so far, a case has not been brought forward.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that pro-life groups are pressing Congress to implement a nationwide ban or 15-week limits on abortions, as the one-year mark of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson WomenӰԭs Health Organization overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on who posted bail for Representative George Santos after he was indicted for wire fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on how GOP presidential candidates are dealing with abortion rights issues while campaigning nationwide.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantisӰԭs reasons for visiting the State of California as he campaigns to become the Republican presidential nominee.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on Devon Archer, who sat on the Board of Ukrainian-based Burisma Holdings Ltd. along with business partner Hunter Biden, as he may be called to testify before the House Oversight Committee on their dealings.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the federal indictments against former President Donald Trump and how this could impact Democrats' and Republicans' political actions moving forward.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that there are members of the Republican Party who will continue to support former President Donald Trump, including after federal charges of mishandling classified documents and obstruction have been brought against him.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that the Republican party is becoming divisive as a result of the negotiations made between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the White House on the debt ceiling bill.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the compromise between Democrats and Republicans to pass the debt limit spending bill.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the negotiations on the debt ceiling between the White House and Congress.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that the slim Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives is not enough to pass a bill on the debt ceiling package and may put Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) in jeopardy.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses some of the political reasons why no agreement has been reached yet on the debt ceiling.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of legal studies and political science, discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's bid to run for president in the 2024 election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of legal studies and political science, discusses Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's decision to announce his 2024 presidential candidacy on Twitter with Elon Musk.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the expected announcement this week that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will run for the 2024 Republican Presidential nomination.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the upcoming mayoral race in West Haven amid incumbent Mayor Nancy Rossi announcing she will not seek re-election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that policies for emergency housing may go beyond politics as usual.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the reaction to the town hall forum in New Hampshire featuring former President Donald Trump that was hosted by CNN.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the arrest of Republican U.S. Representative George Santos on a 13-count indictment. Crouse noted that Santos could still serve in Congress even if he were convicted and sentenced to prison.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments that if the accusations of bribery against then Vice President Joe Biden were true, the 2020 Trump campaign would have uncovered them.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, says House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been consistent in his position on Ukraine, after a Russian reporter suggested he doesn't support unlimited and uncontrolled supplies of weapons and aid.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses how politics is deeply entrenched on the issues of raising the debt ceiling without regard to the impact on families across the country.
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Trish Crouse, an adjunct professor of political science, comments that the 2024 presidential election will be chaotic, making for exciting news as the time gets closer to nominations.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses how independent voters may view the historic indictment of a former president and the discussions she is having her with class on the judicial system.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, says the criminal indictment of former President Donald Trump seems to have strengthened his base, but that base does not have enough voters to win the 2024 presidential election by itself.
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Chris Haynes, Ph.D., and Tricia Crouse, Ph.D., of political science and legal studies, comment on how former President Donald Trump's base of supporters may react to his indictment, explaining that they may give him their full support while other Republican voters could be weary of these allegations. Haynes is an associate professor, and Crouse is a practitioner in residence.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the indictment of former President Donald Trump and the potential impact across the nation seeing him fingerprinted and photographed by the police.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, says while being transparent in business is a benefit, the same may only apply in government work when the goal, measured by voters, meets expectations.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on a Georgia grand jury foreperson going on a media tour to discuss the outcome of former President Trump on possible election interference charges.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about the presidency and legacy of Jimmy Carter as he is in hospice care in his home in Plains, Georgia.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter as he has entered hospice care.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies says involving residents is the way to make policy changes at the local level that lead to improvements in the community.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses what President Biden may say in his State of the Union speech.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses why Congress has not taken action against Rep. George Santos amid the discovery of more lies and growing legal troubles.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, says that former President Trump may not be bothered by a million-dollar judgment against him.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence, and Chris Haynes, associate professor, both in political science and legal studies, comment on classified documents found in the garage of President Joe Biden and how this may impact his announcement of running in the next presidential election.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, comments on Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz refusing to vote for his party's nominee for Speaker of the House, possibly alienating him from his colleagues.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in resident for political science and legal studies, comments on how democratic governor Ned Lamont has been willing to reach across the aisle to get solutions for the State of Connecticut.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, discusses some reasons why U.S. Representative Kevin McCarthy is having difficulty securing the votes to be Speaker of the House.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence for political science and legal studies, comments that former President Donald Trump seems to be losing some supporters and examines if this will discourage a third presidential run with the Republican party after the felony convictions against the Trump Organization.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, discusses the results of a midterm exit poll the issues that were most important to voters when casting their ballot.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, talks about the results of the Hayes-Logan race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, analyzes how having more republicans elected in Connecticut would help balance the political scales.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, talks about the tight race in Connecticut's 5th Congressional District and the chances of a republican winning a seat at the federal level in the next election.
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Patricia Crouse, a practit ioner in residence of political science and legal studies, joined FOX61 morning hosts Tim Lammers and Erika Arias for analysis of the midterm election results.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science and legal studies, talks about how the Secretary of the State's responsibility to prevent voter fraud has become critical in recent years.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence for political science and legal studies, comments on why there is growing support for early voting in communities of color.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about the Fetterman-Oz Senate debate and the issues they are running on in Pennsylvania.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, discusses the midterm elections and the bipartisan pledge to improve the economy.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of legal studies and political science, comments on a judge's decision to order another primary election to show non-interference in the election process.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire and the impact former President Trump had on the primary results.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, comments on how Republicans in Utah may vote for Evan McMullin, even though he does not support former President Trump.
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Trish Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about how the Republican Party has split since Trump's presidency and the impact this could have on the midterms in November.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about how former President Donald Trump's influence helped propel Leona Levy to a win in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate.
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Patricia Crouse, a practitioner in residence of political science, talks about the possibility of former President Donald Trump running for president for the third time.