Schar School in the News: July 22nd - 26th, 2024

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The Washington Post: A Post-Schar School poll examining voters’ views on the 2024 presidential candidates and key issues is cited in an article discussing how President Biden’s withdrawal reflects the workings of U.S. democracy. A Post-Schar School poll is cited in a Real Clear Politics article on the same topic.

NBC News 4 Washington (with video): George Mason is mentioned in a story about Schar School undergraduate Mari Tisera, who passed away in June 2023 from melanoma, a type of skin cancer. The university conferred a posthumous degree in her honor.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell is quoted in an article about Democrats uniting behind Vice President Harris prior to her appearance at the Democratic National Convention.

Washington Post: Thoughts on Kamala Harris’ candidacy are gathered in a Washington Post-Schar School flash poll of registered voters in six swing states.

NBC4 Washington (video): Jennifer Victor is interviewed about President Biden’s decision to not seek re-election, his endorsement of Kamala Harris as his successor and what happens next.

WUSA9: In a story about Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the White House, Jeremy Mayer says Kamala Harris’ elevation is “confusing” for Israel’s leader because he doesn’t know her well.

Washington Post: A Post-Schar School poll is cited in a story describing Kamala Harris’ positions on key issues. Another poll is cited in the historic importance of Biden’s stepping aside.

Baltimore Banner: Michael K. Fauntroy comments on Kamala Harris’ appointment as the presumptive presidential candidate.

Homeland Security Today: Mahmut Cengiz writes about important details in collecting data on cyberterrorism.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell is quoted in a story about the impact of President Biden’s decision to not seek re-election.

USA TODAY: Jeremy Mayer writes an op-ed discussing how President Biden’s exit from the 2024 presidential race might be the best strategy for Democrats to beat former President Donald Trump. Also in Yahoo! News.

Richmond Times-Dispatch: Mark J. Rozell comments on the changed political landscape following President Biden’s decision to not seek re-election. Also in the Roanoke TimesCharlottesville Daily ProgressFredericksburg Free Lance-Star and the Danville Register and Bee.

Marketplace: Jennifer Victor is quoted in a story about President Joe Biden’s economic legacy, highlighting his handling of the COVID-19 recovery and investments in green energy.

FOX 43 (Harrisburg, PA; with video): Picks up the WUSA-TV 9 report in which Jeremy Mayer  is quoted in an article about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s speech to Congress and its implications for his relationship with Vice President Harris following President Biden’s decision not to seek re-election.

Cyber Security Intelligence: Ronald A. Marks writes an op-ed where Michael Hayden (Hayden Center founder) is mentioned about the spread of misinformation throughout the public sphere and the important questions to ask when considering the credibility of sources.

Voice of America: Jennifer Victor comments in a story on what to expect from Vice President Kamala Harris as she replaces President Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential nominee.

Al Jazeera: Jennifer Victor is quoted in a story examining Kamala Harris’ record as vice president.

Virginia Mercury: Mark J. Rozell is quoted in a story about Kamala Harris energizing Virginia voters.

Tampa Bay Times: Judith Wilde and James Finkelstein write an op-ed about Ben Sasse’s resignation as president of the University of Florida.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio): Mark J. Rozell is quoted in a story about public polling results in Virginia taken before President Biden’s decision not to run again showing a shift in favor of Republicans for the 2024 presidential race.

Península 360: The Northern California cross-cultural media outlet quotes Bill Schneider about possible election outcomes.

WVTF: Mark J. Rozell says a “marginal” difference in the presidential race could be all it takes to win Virginia.

WVTF (Virginia’s Public Radio): Mark J. Rozell comments on the shift in voter sentiment, noting that recent polls show Trump leading Biden in Virginia.

Route Fifty: Alan Shark rounds up some ideas that governments are considering regarding voice AI.

Al Hurra: David Ramadan describes J.D. Vance as “a miniature version of Trump” in an interview about the VP pick.

Al Jazeera: Jennifer Victor is quoted in a story about Donald Trump’s response to President Biden’s decision to not seek re-election.