Costas Panagopoulos Professor of Political Science, and Chair of the Department of Political Science c.panagopoulos@northeastern.edu 617.373.8496 @professorcostas Expertise campaign finance, campaigns and elections, Election 2020, Elections, midterm elections, political psychology, voting behavior Costas Panagopoulos in the Press Deutsche Welle US democracy ‘cannot survive’ an unaccountable presidency “I think that there’s a very real concern about the signal that the outcome of these cases sends: that Donald Trump is above the law and offenses that any other citizen in the United States would have paid a price for,” says Costas Panagopoulos, a political scientist at Northeastern University, US. Newsweek Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “It is not too surprising that Biden’s approval rating has continued to drop to its lowest level given the intense partisan polarization in America today, recent controversies, like reversing his pledge not to pardon his son, and that he is essentially a lame duck. Newsweek Facebook Embraces Donald Trump Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that “like other businesses, Meta recognizes Trump is expected to be in the White House for the next four years, and Zuckerberg wants the president to be favorably disposed to him and his interests. GBH Jan 6. rioters could look forward to pardons with new Trump administration “…The only place where I would draw a line is: I don’t think he is authorized to pardon himself,” said Michael Meltsner, a Matthews University Professor of Law Emeritus at Northeastern University School of Law. Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, said it’s likely the president-elect will either pardon or commute sentences […] Newsweek Donald Trump’s Cabinet Troubles Explained, What’s Next Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said the setbacks are “not unusual given what we know about how Trump makes decisions, often hastily and with little preparation or planning.” Newsweek Donald Trump’s Cabinet Troubles Explained, What’s Next Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said the setbacks are “not unusual given what we know about how Trump makes decisions, often hastily and with little preparation or planning.” Newsweek Hunter Biden Pardon Risks Undermining Democrats’ Messaging Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that the pardon isn’t particularly surprising, and that most voters will likely move on quickly as other political news breaks. Newsweek Trump Cabinet Picks Offer First 2026 Test for Vulnerable GOP Senators Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that Republican senators up for reelection will be walking a “fine line” in their support for Trump and not alienating voters in their constituencies. Newsweek Will Donald Trump Forge a Political Dynasty? Lara Trump Waits in the Wings Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, says he is not convinced that another Trump could be as successful. Newsweek How Kamala Harris Could Win Election Despite Losing Pennsylvania “Right now, she’s slightly ahead only in Michigan and Wisconsin, so if she wins there she could still get past 270 by adding a combination of as few as two of the remaining battlegrounds,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. Costas Panagopoulos for Northeastern Global News Election 2024: Early voting ‘could be decisive in the right places,’ expert says Election 2024: Early voting ‘could be decisive in the right places,’ expert says In general, early voting has been shown to boost participation and help voter turnout, political scientist says. New book details 70 years of US presidential campaign strategy New book details 70 years of US presidential campaign strategy A Northeastern political scientist provides an account of how political campaigns deployed resources to game the Electoral College system. Did President Biden save his candidacy? He ‘may have stopped the bleeding — for now,’ expert says Did President Biden save his candidacy? He ‘may have stopped the bleeding — for now,’ expert says The rare press conference comes at a critical moment as pressure builds on Joe Biden to step aside following his debate performance. State of the Union ‘a win for decency and decorum.’ Republicans keep their composure — at least in the chamber State of the Union ‘a win for decency and decorum.’ Republicans keep their composure — at least in the chamber Ahead of the 2024 State of the Union Address, House Speaker Mike Johnson urged his Republican colleagues to maintain decorum. Have the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary outlived their usefulness? Have the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary outlived their usefulness? Early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire are becoming less relevant in presidential elections, say Northeastern experts. The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner The presidential election is one year out. Why predictions are more reliable than polls when picking a winner This far in advance, experts say polls are generally "unpredictive" and won't get more accurate until the election is closer. Taylor Swift’s boost to voter registration (and to Travis Kelce) — are there any limits to her celebrity? Taylor Swift’s boost to voter registration (and to Travis Kelce) — are there any limits to her celebrity? Taylor Swift’s recent boost to voter registration (and to Travis Kelce) depicts the transcendent nature of her stardom. Why aren’t the Democrats running against Joe Biden in 2024? The trouble with ‘intra-party’ challenges to a sitting president Why aren’t the Democrats running against Joe Biden in 2024? The trouble with ‘intra-party’ challenges to a sitting president It appears the Democrats are committed to a second Biden presidency—an indication that they might be looking to play it safe, an expert says. Is Ron DeSantis’ war against Disney a campaign killer for the presidential hopeful? Is Ron DeSantis’ war against Disney a campaign killer for the presidential hopeful? The Florida governor’s showdown with Disney is his latest attempt to score political points in the culture wars. But he is playing with fire. Trump, Biden likely to focus on energizing core supporters more so than undecideds in first presidential debate Trump, Biden likely to focus on energizing core supporters more so than undecideds in first presidential debate The move away from showering swing voters with attention has a lot to do with technology that allows campaigns to micro-target supporters down to where they live, says Costas Panagopoulos, chair of Northeastern’s Department of Political Science, whose new book connects election data to insights gained from behavioral social science.
Deutsche Welle US democracy ‘cannot survive’ an unaccountable presidency “I think that there’s a very real concern about the signal that the outcome of these cases sends: that Donald Trump is above the law and offenses that any other citizen in the United States would have paid a price for,” says Costas Panagopoulos, a political scientist at Northeastern University, US.
Newsweek Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Hits Record Low Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek: “It is not too surprising that Biden’s approval rating has continued to drop to its lowest level given the intense partisan polarization in America today, recent controversies, like reversing his pledge not to pardon his son, and that he is essentially a lame duck.
Newsweek Facebook Embraces Donald Trump Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that “like other businesses, Meta recognizes Trump is expected to be in the White House for the next four years, and Zuckerberg wants the president to be favorably disposed to him and his interests.
GBH Jan 6. rioters could look forward to pardons with new Trump administration “…The only place where I would draw a line is: I don’t think he is authorized to pardon himself,” said Michael Meltsner, a Matthews University Professor of Law Emeritus at Northeastern University School of Law. Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, said it’s likely the president-elect will either pardon or commute sentences […]
Newsweek Donald Trump’s Cabinet Troubles Explained, What’s Next Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said the setbacks are “not unusual given what we know about how Trump makes decisions, often hastily and with little preparation or planning.”
Newsweek Donald Trump’s Cabinet Troubles Explained, What’s Next Costas Panagopoulos, a professor of political science at Northeastern University, said the setbacks are “not unusual given what we know about how Trump makes decisions, often hastily and with little preparation or planning.”
Newsweek Hunter Biden Pardon Risks Undermining Democrats’ Messaging Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that the pardon isn’t particularly surprising, and that most voters will likely move on quickly as other political news breaks.
Newsweek Trump Cabinet Picks Offer First 2026 Test for Vulnerable GOP Senators Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that Republican senators up for reelection will be walking a “fine line” in their support for Trump and not alienating voters in their constituencies.
Newsweek Will Donald Trump Forge a Political Dynasty? Lara Trump Waits in the Wings Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University, says he is not convinced that another Trump could be as successful.
Newsweek How Kamala Harris Could Win Election Despite Losing Pennsylvania “Right now, she’s slightly ahead only in Michigan and Wisconsin, so if she wins there she could still get past 270 by adding a combination of as few as two of the remaining battlegrounds,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.