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Emory's political experts are leading authorities on national and southern politics, polling, elections, political mobilization and race.
Alan Abramowitz Polling, Election Forecasting, National Politics, Polarization
Merle Black National Politics, Republicans, the South, Regional Polarization
Andra Gillespie Race and Politics, Post-Civil Right Black Leadership, African-American Politics, Political participation, Evangelicals
Michael Leo Owens Urban and Municipal Politics, Religion and Politics
Randall Strahan Congressional Politics, Partisanship and Leadership in the U.S. Congress
Drew Westen Psychology and politics, "The Political Brain
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What can we expect from President Obama's second term?
Emory University political scientists Andra Gillespie, Merle Black and Alan Abramowitz discuss what we can expect from President Obama's second term, what issues he must tackle, and if there's any chance for more compromise.
Why voter ID laws are becoming popular
Emory University law professor Michael Kang discusses the popularity of voter ID laws, why they are gaining support and what effect (if any) they are likely to have on voter fraud.
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