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 The Washington Examiner Harris tries to shake incumbent label with call for ‘new generation of leadership’ “Even as her policies may not differ much from Biden’s positions, her generational outlook and sensibilities are worlds apart from both Biden and Trump and represent a type of fundamental change in perspectives that will be hard for voters to miss,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University. Newsweek Kamala Harris Taking Joe Biden on Campaign Trail Could Be ‘Risky’ Harris “has to differentiate herself from Biden and to come out from under the president’s shadow, but she can’t distance herself completely,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. “After all, Harris is still his vice president and she likely has no stronger champion than Biden.” Newsweek Kamala Harris Takes 7-Point Lead Over Donald Trump in New Poll The polls are “reflecting the momentum in support and enthusiasm” for Harris’ candidacy but also reflect “the uptick that tends to follow national nominating conventions,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. Newsweek Clinton Never Recovered From ‘Deplorables’ Comment – Harris is Avoiding the Same Mistake Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University told Newsweek candidates must be “very careful” about what they say, particularly “in an age in which snippets of that information can be so easily circulated and shared online.” ABC Yes, party conventions matter “I can remember … listening to Barack Obama speak, and [saying], ‘This guy’s going to be president of the United States one day, right?’” said Costas Panagopoulos, a political scientist at Northeastern University. Newsweek Kamala Harris’ Approval Rating Gets Boost Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that both Trump and Harris “will have good days and bad days” in the lead-up to the election. The Independent Fox News host echoes Trump’s claim that polls showing Harris taking lead must be inaccurate Times/Siena polls are reputable and the pollsters are “certainly heavily invested” in using the proper methodology, according to Dr. Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University. Newsweek Kamala Harris Carves Open Six-Point Lead Among Likely Voters: Poll This poll “reflects the momentum and steady climb in support for the Harris campaign since Biden’s exit from the race,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. As Trump’s policy proposals shift, Harris’ begin to emerge in 2024 presidential election Policy platform and messaging changes are common throughout a presidential election, says Northeastern University political science professor Costas Panagopoulos. Newsweek Trump Risks Alienating Large Swaths of America With Harris Racial Attack Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, said the attacks on Harris’ identity are only “likely to accelerate the downward spiral” in support among that very demographic. Costas Panagopoulos for Northeastern Global News 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. 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.
The Washington Examiner Harris tries to shake incumbent label with call for ‘new generation of leadership’ “Even as her policies may not differ much from Biden’s positions, her generational outlook and sensibilities are worlds apart from both Biden and Trump and represent a type of fundamental change in perspectives that will be hard for voters to miss,” said Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University.
Newsweek Kamala Harris Taking Joe Biden on Campaign Trail Could Be ‘Risky’ Harris “has to differentiate herself from Biden and to come out from under the president’s shadow, but she can’t distance herself completely,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. “After all, Harris is still his vice president and she likely has no stronger champion than Biden.”
Newsweek Kamala Harris Takes 7-Point Lead Over Donald Trump in New Poll The polls are “reflecting the momentum in support and enthusiasm” for Harris’ candidacy but also reflect “the uptick that tends to follow national nominating conventions,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
Newsweek Clinton Never Recovered From ‘Deplorables’ Comment – Harris is Avoiding the Same Mistake Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University told Newsweek candidates must be “very careful” about what they say, particularly “in an age in which snippets of that information can be so easily circulated and shared online.”
ABC Yes, party conventions matter “I can remember … listening to Barack Obama speak, and [saying], ‘This guy’s going to be president of the United States one day, right?’” said Costas Panagopoulos, a political scientist at Northeastern University.
Newsweek Kamala Harris’ Approval Rating Gets Boost Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek that both Trump and Harris “will have good days and bad days” in the lead-up to the election.
The Independent Fox News host echoes Trump’s claim that polls showing Harris taking lead must be inaccurate Times/Siena polls are reputable and the pollsters are “certainly heavily invested” in using the proper methodology, according to Dr. Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University.
Newsweek Kamala Harris Carves Open Six-Point Lead Among Likely Voters: Poll This poll “reflects the momentum and steady climb in support for the Harris campaign since Biden’s exit from the race,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
As Trump’s policy proposals shift, Harris’ begin to emerge in 2024 presidential election Policy platform and messaging changes are common throughout a presidential election, says Northeastern University political science professor Costas Panagopoulos.
Newsweek Trump Risks Alienating Large Swaths of America With Harris Racial Attack Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, said the attacks on Harris’ identity are only “likely to accelerate the downward spiral” in support among that very demographic.