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Campaign 2012

Occasional Professor Voices series “Campaign 2012″ pulls together several Boston University experts to give their views on the candidates and key issues of the campaign. The series will run through election day, November 6, 2012.

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Campaign 2012 Videos

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Newt Gingrich Going ForwardAssociate professor of social science, Thomas Whalen, discusses Newt Gingrich’s vow to continue on to the Republican convention.Video
The GOP After South CarolinaPolitical expert and presidential historian, Thomas Whalen, offers his analysis on the GOP following the South Carolina primary and heading into Florida.Video
Thomas Whalen on the Stephen Colbert CandidacySocial science prof weighs in on Stephen Colbert’s candidacy and the dangers of Super PACS.Video
Forecast for the New Hampshire PrimaryPolitical expert and presidential historian, Thomas Whalen, offers his predictions for the upcoming New Hampshire primary.Video
Joseph Kennedy III to Run for Congress?Joseph P. Kennedy III is launching an exploratory committee in the hopes of running for Barney Frank’s vacant seat in Congress. Social Sciences prof and Kennedy expert, Thomas Whalen, weighs in.Video
Caucus vs PrimaryCornelius Hurley, director of BU’s Center for Finance, Law & Policy, discusses the differences between a caucus and a primary.Video
Thomas Whalen on the Iowa CaucusSocial sciences professor offers his analysis of the upcoming Iowa caucus and New Hampshire primary.Video
Thomas Whalen on Newt GingrichProfessor and political historian discusses the outlook for Newt Gingrich heading into the 2012 election year.Video
Cornelius Hurley on the GOP Presidential FieldThe current state of the GOP presidential field as viewed by the director of BU’s Center for Finance, Law & Policy.Video
Thomas Whalen on ObamaHow is the outlook for President Obama heading into the 2012 election year? Social sciences prof offers his view.Video
Fred Bayles on Scott BrownHow could upcoming Senate votes on national budget issues impact Mass. Senator, Scott Brown? COM associate professor of journalism gives his perspective.Video
Role of Foreign PolicyInternational relations professor, William Keylor, discusses how foreign policy will factor into the 2012 presidential election.Video
Massachusetts Senate DebateCOM professors Fred Bayles, Tobe Berkovitz, and John Carroll offer their insight into the first debate of the Massachusetts Senate Democratic primary campaign.Video
Perry, Christie, and RomneyAssociate professor of social science offers his analysis on Rick Perry’s bad performances, the potential of New Jersey governor Chris Christie, and what it means for Mitt Romney.Video
Bad Week for Rick PerryProfessor John Carroll discusses the fall of Rick Perry.Video
Elizabeth Warren vs Scott BrownFred Bayles, director of BU’s State House Program, offers analysis on Elizabeth Warren as a candidate in the Massachusetts Senate race.Video
Who needs a strong showing in the GOP debate?Professors Graham Wilson and Thomas Whalen discuss which GOP candidates need a strong showing at the September 7th presidential debate.Video
Fred Bayles on the Mass. Senate RaceThe director BU’s State House Program offers his early analysis on the 2012 Massachusetts Senate race.Video
Rick Perry: BU Professors Weigh InProfessors John Carroll and Thomas Whalen offer their commentary Rick Perry’s candidacy and the effect the GOP field.Video
John Carroll on Iowa Straw PollCOM professor offers his predictions for and analysis of the Iowa Straw Poll.Video
Thomas Whalen on Iowa Straw PollSocial sciences professor discusses his predictions for the outcome of the Iowa Straw Poll.Video
Thomas Fiedler on Iowa Straw PollDean of College of Communication talks about his predictions and analysis for the Iowa Straw Poll.Video
Thomas Fiedler & John Carroll on PollsCOM Dean and prof weigh in on whether people should be paying attention to polls at this point in the 2012 presidential campaign.Video
Tobe Berkovitz on PollsAssociate professor of advertising discusses whether people should be paying attention to polls at this point in the 2012 presidential campaign.Video
Cornelius Hurley on PollsProfessor of law offers analysis on whether people should be paying attention to polls at this point in the 2012 presidential campaign.Video
Key Issues Facing Obama in 2012Thomas Whalen, Thomas Fiedler, John Carroll, and Cornelius Hurley discuss the key issues that could impact President Obama in the 2012 election.Video
Tobe Berkovitz on Key Issues Facing Obama in 2012COM advertising prof and expert on media strategy and political advertising offers his analysis of the issues facing Obama.Video
Early Thoughts on FundraisingCOM professor John Carroll analyzes presidential candidates’ fundraising efforts.Video
Use of Social MediaCOM professor John Carroll gives his analysis of the use of social media by the 2012 candidates.Video
Thomas Fiedler: Possible GOP VP CandidatesDean of College of Communication speculates on possible GOP VP candidates.Video
Possible GOP VP CandidatesProfessors Tobe Berkovitz, Cornelius Hurley, and Thomas Whalen speculate on possible GOP VP candidates.Video
Thomas Whalen on GOP FieldCollege of General Studies social sciences professor offers his thoughts on potential GOP presidential candidates.Video
Cornelius Hurley on GOP FieldProfessor of law gives his views on potential GOP presidential candidates.Video
Tobe Berkovitz on GOP FieldCOM advertising professor presents his analysis of potential GOP presidential candidates.Video
Jon Huntsman: BU Professors Weigh InProfessors Thomas Whalen, Cornelius Hurley, and Tobe Berkovitz discuss Jon Huntsman’s presidential candidacy.Video
Thomas Fiedler on 2012 Presidential CandidatesCOM dean offers his insights into the GOP’s potential presidential candidates.Video
Professors Weigh In on GOP FieldTobe Berkovitz, Thomas Whalen, and Cornelius Hurley offer their analysis on potential GOP presidential candidates.Video

Campaign 2012 Experts Panel

Fred Bayles
Director of the State House Program; Associate Professor of Journalism
Tobe Berkovitz
Associate Professor of Advertising
John Carroll
Assistant Professor of Mass Communication
Thomas Fiedler
Dean of the College of Communication
Cornelius Hurley
Director of the Center for Finance, Law & Policy
William Keylor, Professor of International Relations, Boston UniversityWilliam Keylor
Professor of International Relations
Thomas Whalen
Associate Professor of Social Sciences
Graham Wilson
Chair of the Department of Political Science

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