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 Newsweek Joe Biden Now Leads Donald Trump in Presidential Polling Average “At this stage of the campaign, I wouldn’t ignore polls altogether, but I would take them with a grain of salt,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. The Washington Examiner Super Tuesday: Three takeaways from marquee primary night that opened the 2024 show Cracks in Biden’s or Trump’s support “portend obstacles for either or both,” according to Northeastern University political science chairman and professor Costas Panagopoulos, based in Massachusetts, another Super Tuesday state. “Sizable numbers of ‘no preference’ protest votes in states that allow them could signal fissures in the Biden coalition,” Panagopoulos said. The Independent The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it? Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University in Boston, tells The Independent that, simply, “there’s no consensus around a better alternative”. Newsweek Jared Kushner Behind the Scenes Role in Donald Trump’s 2024 Run “By all accounts, Kushner remains part of Trump’s inner circle,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. The Week Could newly released Jan. 6 footage backfire for Mike Johnson and the GOP? While Rep. Greene has used the latest released footage to call for a new congressional committee to investigate Jan. 6, her demand is a “political stunt to delay resolution and to muddy public opinion on the matter,” Northeastern University Professor of Political Science Costas Panagopoulos told Newsweek, which noted that much of the social media response […] The Washington Examiner Biden shifts focus away from domestic affairs as Israel war intensifies American leadership on the world stage is important, particularly “during times of crisis,” according to Northeastern University political science professor Costas Panagopoulos. Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/did-donald-trumps-indictments-boost-his-poll-numbers-1832694 “There could be kind of a snowball effect or a cumulative effect of, you know, multiple indictments and new information that could emerge that could kind of shake people from long-held views about Trump,” professor Costas Panagopoulos, an election campaign expert at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. The Washington Examiner First lady’s COVID-19 diagnosis revives pandemic politics and concerns over Biden’s age He has tested negative multiple times, according to the White House, and is continuing with his regular schedule, but the diagnosis has raised the “salience” of the president’s health and could “worry voters concerned about his age,” according to Costas Panagopoulos, Northeastern University’s political science chairman. The Washington Examiner Trump ups effort to try legal cases in court of public opinion For Northeastern University political science professor and chairman Costas Panagopoulos, Trump’s trial by media strategy is likely to consolidate his base and boost his fundraising. The Washington Examiner DeSantis mixes up media strategy in hope of closing Trump gap The dynamics of a one-on-one interview are not the same as those of a town hall, according to Northeastern University politics professor and Chairman Costas Panagopoulos. Costas Panagopoulos for Northeastern Global News 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. Attorney General William Barr says the Mueller report cleared Donald Trump of obstructing justice. Does it? Attorney General William Barr says the Mueller report cleared Donald Trump of obstructing justice. Does it? Attorney General William P. Barr characterized the report by Special Counsel Robert F. Mueller released Thursday as much more favorable toward President Donald J. Trump than the actual report appears to be, according to Northeastern law and political science professors. The gulf between Barr’s assessment of the report and the findings of the report could erode the trust Americans have in the rule of law, they said. What to watch for in Trump’s State of the Union address What to watch for in Trump’s State of the Union address Northeastern professors Costas Panagopoulos and Thomas Vicino weigh in on what President Trump might say in the State of the Union and how the Democrats might respond to the national address. George H.W. Bush’s legacy: Respect for the presidency, a bellwether for US politics George H.W. Bush’s legacy: Respect for the presidency, a bellwether for US politics George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, was the last in an “older breed of politicians” who treated the presidency with “the respect it deserves,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern. Bush died on Friday, at 94 years old.
Newsweek Joe Biden Now Leads Donald Trump in Presidential Polling Average “At this stage of the campaign, I wouldn’t ignore polls altogether, but I would take them with a grain of salt,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
The Washington Examiner Super Tuesday: Three takeaways from marquee primary night that opened the 2024 show Cracks in Biden’s or Trump’s support “portend obstacles for either or both,” according to Northeastern University political science chairman and professor Costas Panagopoulos, based in Massachusetts, another Super Tuesday state. “Sizable numbers of ‘no preference’ protest votes in states that allow them could signal fissures in the Biden coalition,” Panagopoulos said.
The Independent The Electoral College is a ‘bad’ and ‘undemocratic’ system. So why does the US still use it? Costas Panagopoulos, professor of political science at Northeastern University in Boston, tells The Independent that, simply, “there’s no consensus around a better alternative”.
Newsweek Jared Kushner Behind the Scenes Role in Donald Trump’s 2024 Run “By all accounts, Kushner remains part of Trump’s inner circle,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
The Week Could newly released Jan. 6 footage backfire for Mike Johnson and the GOP? While Rep. Greene has used the latest released footage to call for a new congressional committee to investigate Jan. 6, her demand is a “political stunt to delay resolution and to muddy public opinion on the matter,” Northeastern University Professor of Political Science Costas Panagopoulos told Newsweek, which noted that much of the social media response […]
The Washington Examiner Biden shifts focus away from domestic affairs as Israel war intensifies American leadership on the world stage is important, particularly “during times of crisis,” according to Northeastern University political science professor Costas Panagopoulos.
Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/did-donald-trumps-indictments-boost-his-poll-numbers-1832694 “There could be kind of a snowball effect or a cumulative effect of, you know, multiple indictments and new information that could emerge that could kind of shake people from long-held views about Trump,” professor Costas Panagopoulos, an election campaign expert at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
The Washington Examiner First lady’s COVID-19 diagnosis revives pandemic politics and concerns over Biden’s age He has tested negative multiple times, according to the White House, and is continuing with his regular schedule, but the diagnosis has raised the “salience” of the president’s health and could “worry voters concerned about his age,” according to Costas Panagopoulos, Northeastern University’s political science chairman.
The Washington Examiner Trump ups effort to try legal cases in court of public opinion For Northeastern University political science professor and chairman Costas Panagopoulos, Trump’s trial by media strategy is likely to consolidate his base and boost his fundraising.
The Washington Examiner DeSantis mixes up media strategy in hope of closing Trump gap The dynamics of a one-on-one interview are not the same as those of a town hall, according to Northeastern University politics professor and Chairman Costas Panagopoulos.