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November 9, 2000 NOTE: Purdue political science, history and communications experts are available to help add perspective to your stories on issues surrounding the 2000 presidential election. Constitutional lawWilliam P. McLauchlanAssociate professor, political science (765) 494-4171 william_mclauchlan@acn.purdue.edu • Research interests include lawyers and the legal profession; Constitutional law; and litigation costs. Can also speak on U.S. politics. Politics and mediaHenry Z. ScheeleAssociate professor, communication (765) 494-4358 • Teaches and does research on political and presidential communication. Is a member of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and the Speech Communication Association, among others. Politics and public opinionRosalee A. ClawsonAssistant professor, political science (765) 494-7599 • Research interests are American politics and research methodology. Can discuss, race and politics, public opinion, and media and politics. William R. ShafferProfessor, political science Associate dean, School of Liberal Arts (765) 494-4174 • Specializes in political parties and behavior. Works with students in the areas of electoral behavior, legislative behavior, political parties and public opinion. Has written books including "Computer Simulation of Voting Behavior" and "Party and Ideology in the United States Congress." Polling/third-party politicsJames A. McCannAssistant professor, political science (765) 494-0738 • Is an expert on electoral polling, U.S. public opinion, and third-party politics. U.S. political historyJohn L. LarsonAssociate professor, history (765) 494-4136 • Researches U.S. political and early national history and U.S. business history. Has written several national and Indiana journal articles. Michael A. MorrisonAssociate professor, history (765) 494-4122 • Is an expert on American politics and the origins of the American Civil War. Author of a book on sectional politics and editor of a historical journal.
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