October 24, 2008

Political Poll Experts

Stahura can talk about the methodology of political polling. He can address concerns regarding online polls and response rates, as well as the deception of presidential political polls because they are not compatible to Electoral College votes.

Personal homepage: https://www.cla.purdue.edu/sociology/directory/index.cfm?personid=930

CONTACT: (765) 494-4694, stahuraj@purdue.edu

Rosalee Clawson, associate professor of political science

Clawson is an expert in public opinion and American politics. She also is interested in political psychology, the mass media, and the politics of race, class and gender. 

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

CONTACT: (765) 494-7599, clawsonr@purdue.edu

William Shaffer, professor of political science

Shaffer is an expert on political parties and behaviors. He has published books on "Computer Simulations of Voting Behavior," "Party and Ideology in the United States Congress" and "Politics, Parties and Parliaments."

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

CONTACT: (765) 496-3921, wshaffer@purdue.edu

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

Note to Journalists: The Purdue University experts listed below can address topics about political polling related to the 2008 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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