Political Experts from Holy Cross Available for Election Commentary

WORCESTER, Mass. – The following faculty experts from the College of the Holy Cross are available to comment on issues related to the election, including voter turnout, ballot questions, election results (and the impact on Obama’s agenda) and how newly elected politicians might approach integrating new policies into the current environment.  All three have been following the election closely and have regularly provided analysis on local and national campaigns.

For more information, or for assistance scheduling an interview, please contact Kristine Maloney at 508-793-2419 or kmmalone@holycross.edu. Experts listed below may also be contacted for comment directly.

Daniel Klinghard, assistant professor, political science 508-793-2361 (office) dklingha@holycross.edu

Klinghard specializes in political parties, focusing on differences in party organization and candidate strategy over time.

David Schaefer, professor, political science 508-793-2252 (office) dschaefe@holycross.edu

Schaefer’s scholarly research focuses on political philosophy and American political thought.

Donald Brand, professor, political science 508-793-3402 (office) dbrand@holycross.edu

Brand specializes in American politics and government.