Prof. Allan Tupper discusses the future of the BC NDP after John Horgan
What’s in store for the BC NDP, now that Premier John Horgan has resigned? Prof Allan Tupper says that “the message of the party has broadened to show British Columbians that the NDP has mainstream values,” and can hopefully expect good leadership to come.
Prof. Paul Quirk on Trump’s possible prosecution and President Biden: ‘he’s in an “awkward position”‘
“[Attorney General] Garland may be afraid of giving the appearance of a politically motivated prosecution,” Prof. Paul Quirk says. “But as critics point out, that objection is itself politically motivated.” He highlights that despite the compelling evidence available and the power of a well-handled prosecution, “it is not at all clear that Biden’s Justice Department has gotten the memo.”
BC Premier John Horgan succeeded in branding the NDP as a strong option, says Prof. Gerald Baier
“I think his legacy is just really turning around the fortunes of the NDP … that has a lasting effect,” said Prof. Gerald Baier, who also noted that under Horgan’s leadership, the NDP made strong progress where they historically had not. “This can potentially be a dynasty for the party.”
Prof. Allan Tupper praises BC Premier John Horgan’s political legacy
Thanks to BC Premier John Horgan, “the traditional critique of the NDP as big spenders, and debt raisers and all that has been [turned] on its head,” says Prof. Allan Tupper, praising Horgan’s decisiveness and positive impact on BC’s economy,
Prof. Gerald Baier comments on BC Premier John Horgan’s future prospects with politics and the NDP
Prof. Baier examines Premier Horgan’s five-year long leadership of the NDP and the uncertainty of him being a three-term premier: “You could see him feeling that he’s reached maybe not a peak, but certainly he is close to firing on all engines, so to speak, and sort of getting out while he’s ahead.”
“Comedy as a Dissonant Rhetoric”: Dr. Simon Lambek’s publication comments on comedy as political discourse
In an age where political discourse has permeated every media and genre, questions can be raised about the influence of different forms of communication on political discussion, and these forms of political discussion on political opinion. In his newest paper “Comedy as Dissonant Rhetoric”, UBC Political Science postdoctoral fellow Simon Lambek examines the unique role […]
Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum’s name recognition stands out despite his legal troubles, says Prof. Gerald Baier
McCallum delivered on his two major promises of the 2018 campaign, Baier said, which is to bring in a municipal police force and push for a Surrey SkyTrain over light trail transit.
Prof. Lisa Sundstrom notes the impact of “ordinary Russians” in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Though she doesn’t blame Russian citizens for not expressing their discontent, Prof. Sundstrom is also coming to understand that the common Russians have continued to support the Russian regime and its actions despite alternative information sources available.
Scope Conditions Episode 2.9: Israeli Partisan Polarization and Animosity with PhD Candidate Chagai Weiss
In this episode of Scope Conditions, PhD Candidate Chagai Weiss talks about polarization in nations outside the United States, exploiting naturally occurring features of Israeli politics, and the limits of using surveys to learn about the effects of elite behavior and institutions.
Postdoctoral fellow Chris Tenove weighs in on incivility experienced by women and racialized political candidates
Commenting on the influence of online abuse specifically, Chris Tenove notes that social media has become a “billboard where you post stuff and walk away,” but still leave a mental toll on candidates, especially women and racialized individuals.