politics-and-international-affairs

Local news covers Riley Institute, OLLI StraightTalk series

Local TV stations interview The Riley Insitute's Jill Fuson, Politics and International Affairs' Danielle Vinson, and members of the audience. Student protesters opposed to Georgia's voting policy also weigh in.

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Vinson weighs in on the question of Biden’s age

Does age matter for the highest office in the land? Furman's Danielle Vinson offers her thoughts on President Biden as a viable two-term candidate.

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Riley Institute’s DLI welcomes new Upstate cohort

Participants of the Diversity Leaders Initiative 34th Upstate class were selected through an application and interview process after being nominated by alumni of the program.

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Danielle Vinson ponders chances for Haley, Scott

Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott draw the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump? Vinson weighs in for an AP article. The story was picked up by several other outlets.

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Nelsen speculates on what to expect for upcoming debate

FOX Carolina Anchor Justin Dougherty tees up the Milwaukee Republican debate with Furman's Brent Nelsen.

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Opening Convocation address by Brent Nelsen

Opening Convocation 2023 Address by Brent Nelsen, the Jane Fishburne Hipp Professor of Politics and International Affairs   I would like to add my welcome to all of you to this great university. If you...

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New school year launched with Opening Convocation

More than 600 members of the Class of 2027 were urged to stretch beyond their comfort zones and approach differing perspectives with respect and curiosity.

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Alexander Stubb to run for Finnish president

The 1993 political science alumnus will run as the National Coalition Party candidate.

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Nelsen speaks to local TV station about latest Trump indictment

Furman's Brent Nelsen goes on record about the latest indictment against Donald Trump including possible defense strategies, the complex nature of the indictment, and whether it matters to his base.

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Vinson says GOP candidates would like to change the subject

The Hill turns to Danielle Vinson who says GOP candidates are at the mercy of the current news cycle centered on the legal battles swirling around former President Donald Trump.

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Nelsen comments on Sen. Scott’s rise in the polls

Furman's Brent Nelsen explains why Sen. Tim Scott is closing in on Gov. Ron DeSantis' position in the race for the GOP nomination.

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Furman’s Nelsen talks Trump legal bills, Gen Z voters

Brent Nelsen explains how Trump's mounting legal expenses will impact his campaign. He also touches on Gen Z voters who are expected to make up 20 percent of the electorate in the 2024 general election.

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