Election Center
The 2012 General Election will have great importance in Michigan and nationally. Grand Valley State University has experts available for comment.
Browse the topics at left for some of our top experts. For topics not listed or assistance in scheduling interviews, contact News and Information Services at (616) 331-2221.
News
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October 17, 2012
WaPo: Obama takes second debate -- barely -
October 15, 2012
Pizza and politics -
October 11, 2012
Could jobless numbers have big impact in November? -
October 9, 2012
As election nears, both candidates exude confidence -
September 26, 2012
Frenzied campaign atmosphere not present on college campuses like in 2008 - See all news items
Story Tip
According to psychology professor Michael Wolf, "Specific language use can influence the way in which people think about specific issues or candidates. For example, the phrase 'tax relief' makes a person equate taxes with a disease that one needs relief from. That makes the listener more open to policies that favor tax cuts."
Spotlight
Mark Richards is chair of Grand Valley's Political Science department and an expert in constitutional law.
Page last modified October 26, 2012
