Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Department of Political Science News Archive

12/11/2024
Donald Trump Sees Huge Increase in Gen Z, Millennial Support Since Election

12/9/2024
Dr. Karl Kaltenthaler visits the Ray Horner Show

11/21/2024
Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler visits the Ray Horner Show

11/13/2024
Looking at the sunny side: How Akron Optimists approach results of contentious 2024 presidential election

11/12/2024
Susie Wiles, future Trump chief of staff | A key position for a shadow strategist

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Democrats Face 'Gerontocracy' Crisis Amid Ageing Leadership

The Democratic Party has been criticized for maintaining a gerontocracy — being ruled by the elderly — instead of shifting direction with a new generation of voices. Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, stated, "The grey hairs of the Democratic Party seem determined to hold on to power at all costs. Until the Democratic Party wants to truly turn over leadership of the party to a new generation it will continue to founder." Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

Remembering Jimmy Carter's Presidential Legacy

In this news clip, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses former President Jimmy Carter’s presidential legacy. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.