In the final stretch of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, two CSUDH political science professors answer questions about what this historic moment means for voters, public discourse, and the health of our democracy. CSUDH is a non-partisan educational institution that does not endorse any political candidate or ballot initiative. Assistant Professor of Political Science Julien Labarre Labarre focuses on the health of the information environment, and how the media and political psychology contribute to pathologies of democracy like polarization, populism, and extremism. What do you find notable about this election? For the first time since 9/11, we see a ... Read More
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Le Figaro: U.S. Presidential Election – “By Shifting Toward the Center, Kamala Harris Could Defeat Donald Trump”
Source: Le Figaro (French) For Julien Labarre, a researcher specializing in the United States, Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for the White House is a unique opportunity for Democrats to reach out to right-wing voters tired of Donald Trump's excesses and missteps. Julien Labarre is a lecturer and researcher in political science at California State University, Dominguez Hills. His work focuses on US politics and political communication, with a particular interest in the intersection between media, public opinion, and the health of democracy. À l'approche du débat entre Kamala Harris et Donald Trump, les démocrates se trouvent à un moment charnière de l'histoire américaine. ... Read More
