Prof. Jack Pitney was quoted in an article regarding Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s deal with MAGA supporters, in which he promised to give up some of his gavel powers through a series of House rule changes that included changing the motion to vacate so that it would be easier to fire a speaker. Prof. Pitney explained that the motion to vacate “will continue to be a problem with any Republican Speaker.”
Prof. Jack Pitney was quoted in The Mercury News surrounding Gov. Gavin Newsom’s visit to Israel. Prof. Pitney explained, “…the polls indicate Americans strongly sympathize with Israel, and the Democratic Party’s support for Israel has increased substantially since the Hamas attack. So he appears to be with a majority of his party.”
Prof. Jack Pitney commented in an article on how the White House is maintaining its distance from the current chaos in the House. Prof. Pitney shared that lawmakers may “resent outsiders meddling in their internal affairs. Democrats support President Biden’s policies, but they might push back if he openly tried to tell them how to conduct their own business. Any intervention would have to go through back channels.”
In an op-ed, Prof. Mark Juergensmeyer explores the question of why Hamas persists in its quest to attack Israel. The op-ed highlights the tragic consequences of this ongoing conflict and the need for a lasting peace resolution.
Prof. Jack Pitney was quoted in an article about the internal conflicts of the modern GOP. He explained, “…you have a party consisting of constituencies that see themselves as under siege—white Christians who see a country that is less white Christian, working-class people who see a country where all advantages go to the college-educated. It’s the coalition of the ascendant versus the coalition of the resentful.”
In a co-written op-ed, Prof. Manfred Keil highlights the current state of the logistics industry, stating that although the region has seen growth in a number of sectors, the industry has recently experienced employment losses of over 20,000 jobs (7.1%) since December 2021.
