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 Will Michelle Obama Join Kamala Harris’ Campaign? Obama “is a gifted speaker and an effective surrogate on the campaign trail,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. Newsweek Donald Trump Gets No Black Votes vs. Kamala Harris in New Michigan Poll Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek that the “swift shift in support for Trump to Harris among Black voters tells you something about how fickle Trump’s support was among these voters. U.S. News & World Report Is Biden’s Reelection Bid Rapidly Approaching its End? Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, notes that “time is of the essence for Democrats” and that if Biden is going to drop out, “the sooner he does that, the better.” Newsweek RNC Viewership Is Plummeting Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told USA Today that viewership of conventions has declined because they have morphed into something more scripted compared to when they were not broadcast on television. U.S. News & World Report Many Young Americans Not Fazed by Dems’ Core Messaging of Trump Threat Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, says a big part of the disconnect is due to voters not having a clear understanding of what it means when the president says democracy is on the ballot and what the alternative is. U.S. News & World Report Biden Embarks on PR Blitz After Disastrous Debate Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, says the best way to counteract the negative press is to change the subject, though he’s unclear whether it’s too late for Biden’s campaign to stop the bleeding. U.S. News & World Report The Case for President Kamala Harris Despite her support of the president, Harris has often found herself eclipsed in the larger post-Biden scenario conversations. But Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, believes that’s a mistake. Newsweek Gretchen Whitmer’s Chances of Beating Donald Trump: Poll Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, added that it’s “not very surprising that most viable Democrats fare similarly against Trump given how polarized and closely divided the country is politically.” Newsweek Kamala Harris Is Top Choice To Replace Joe Biden “As the sitting vice president, it’s only natural that voters consider Kamala Harris as the Democratic heir apparent,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. “Most Democrats have already come to terms with this reality.” Newsweek Joe Biden Crushing Donald Trump by 23 Points Among Younger Voters “This is about the level of support Biden received in this age group in 2020 according to exit polls,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. Costas Panagopoulos for Northeastern Global News 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. 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.
Newsweek Will Michelle Obama Join Kamala Harris’ Campaign? Obama “is a gifted speaker and an effective surrogate on the campaign trail,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.
Newsweek Donald Trump Gets No Black Votes vs. Kamala Harris in New Michigan Poll Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, previously told Newsweek that the “swift shift in support for Trump to Harris among Black voters tells you something about how fickle Trump’s support was among these voters.
U.S. News & World Report Is Biden’s Reelection Bid Rapidly Approaching its End? Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, notes that “time is of the essence for Democrats” and that if Biden is going to drop out, “the sooner he does that, the better.”
Newsweek RNC Viewership Is Plummeting Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told USA Today that viewership of conventions has declined because they have morphed into something more scripted compared to when they were not broadcast on television.
U.S. News & World Report Many Young Americans Not Fazed by Dems’ Core Messaging of Trump Threat Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, says a big part of the disconnect is due to voters not having a clear understanding of what it means when the president says democracy is on the ballot and what the alternative is.
U.S. News & World Report Biden Embarks on PR Blitz After Disastrous Debate Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, says the best way to counteract the negative press is to change the subject, though he’s unclear whether it’s too late for Biden’s campaign to stop the bleeding.
U.S. News & World Report The Case for President Kamala Harris Despite her support of the president, Harris has often found herself eclipsed in the larger post-Biden scenario conversations. But Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, believes that’s a mistake.
Newsweek Gretchen Whitmer’s Chances of Beating Donald Trump: Poll Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, added that it’s “not very surprising that most viable Democrats fare similarly against Trump given how polarized and closely divided the country is politically.”
Newsweek Kamala Harris Is Top Choice To Replace Joe Biden “As the sitting vice president, it’s only natural that voters consider Kamala Harris as the Democratic heir apparent,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek. “Most Democrats have already come to terms with this reality.”
Newsweek Joe Biden Crushing Donald Trump by 23 Points Among Younger Voters “This is about the level of support Biden received in this age group in 2020 according to exit polls,” Costas Panagopoulos, a political science professor at Northeastern University, told Newsweek.