"These latest allegations against Sanford have led a number of those voters who were on the fence to not plan to vote at all or to switch sides to Colbert Busch," said Kendra Stewart, a political scientist at the College of Charleston. "She has an advantage among independents, and she is actually pulling some Republicans,
The Democrats would need to pick up 17 seats next year to take control of the House from the GOP. Kendra Stewart, a political science professor at the College of Charleston, says a win here won't change the balance, but it would count as a symbolic victory for whichever party prevails. "The Democrats need this
"That is a rare situation," said Doug Walker, an economics professor at the College of Charleston. "Anytime you have a new group of regulators, there's another potential area for corruption." http://www.nbcnews.com/id/51766552/ns/local_news-chicago_il/t/mayor-ill-lawmakers-make-case-chicago-casino/#.UYQSToI1boA
Gibbs Knotts, chairman of the Political Science Department at the College of Charleston, said the key for both campaigns is getting their voters to the polls. Turnout is expected to be light. "It's going to be a close election" he said. "It will depend on turnout. I'm sort of wondering if the moderates are going
Political analysts said the outcome of the race will depend on voter turnout. College of Charleston political scientist Kendra Stewart said the women's vote could be a factor for Colbert Busch in a district where women make up 55 percent of registered voters. Read the full article.
Gibbs Knotts, chairman of the political science department at South Carolina’s College of Charleston, agreed that House Republican leaders can’t afford to ignore Mr. Sanford and his vote on the chamber floor. “I don’t buy into [the theory] like some that he’s going to be the skunk in the room,” he said. “He’s been talking
“He’s been a little bit of a rebel. He’s been more conservative than about 90 percent of Republicans based on his past voting record,” said Gibbs Knotts, political science chairman at College of Charleston. http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/2013/05/08/20806781.html?cid=rssnewsworld
“He ran a good campaign, but I think it’s a story of district characteristics. Just in November, Romney won by 18 points,” said Gibbs Knotts, a political scientist at the College of Charleston, South Carolina. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/10043009/Mark-Sanford-overcomes-scandal-to-win-South-Carolina-congress-seat.html
The class includes one Rotary Global Scholar recipient, on Fulbright recipient and two Bishop Robert Smith Award winners.
Nia is the Swahili term for purpose, and graduates and their families will be celebrated.
