October 23, 2008

Race, Latino Election Experts

Connaughton, an expert in organizational and political communication, looks at how the Republican and Democratic parties are courting Latino voters via political advertisements and other campaign messages, especially in the four states known as the Latino Quartet – Florida, New Mexico, Nevada and Colorado. She also can talk about the role the Latino demographic has played in past elections.

Personal homepage: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/communication/
people/sconnaughton.shtml

CONTACT: (765) 494-9107, sconnaug@purdue.edu

James McCann, professor of political science

McCann can talk about political issues related to the Latino population. In 2006, he began surveying Mexican immigrants regarding political participation and other civic issues.

Personal homepage: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/polsci/facstaff/
faculty/mccann.html

Related news release: https://www.purdue.edu/uns/x/2008b/081015TG12-McCannLatino.html

CONTACT: (765) 494-0738, mccannj@purdue.edu

Niambi Carter, assistant professor of political science

Carter's research interests are in African-American politics and politics of race. She also has published research on other black candidates, such as the 2004 presidential candidate Carol Moseley-Braun.

Personal homepage: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/polsci/facstaff/faculty/carter.html

CONTACT: (765) 494-4187, ncarter@purdue.edu

Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu

Note to Journalists: The Purdue University experts listed below can address topics on race and Latino issues related to the 2008 presidential election. Journalists who have questions or want to make arrangements to speak with the experts can contact Amy Patterson Neubert, Purdue News Service, at (765) 494-9723, apatterson@purdue.edu

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