It's a crowded race for the GOP nomination for President
SMU faculty experts are available to provide analysis as the Republicans search for a White House contender who can win -- and fix the economy and bring unity to government and the country.
The Republican contenders who hope to occupy the White House are in a marathan of debates and public appearances, 
Mitt Romney is the frontrunner in most polls. Businessman Herb Cain is now only slightly behind Romney, according to Gallup. Texas Gov. Rick Perry's campaign blossomed, then wilted, and now he is trying to breath new life into it. Where is the Republican Party headed? And what about the influences of the Tea Party and Evangelicals?
In the end, all the fights come down to creating jobs, the economy and politics. Looking for experts to help unravel this tangle? Contact SMU News and Communications at 214-768-7650 or news@smu.edu for assistance in setting up interviews.
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Cal Jillson, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science One of the nation’s foremost political experts, he regularly provides journalists thoughtful insight on Texas and U.S. politics. He is the author of the forthcoming Lone Star Tarnished: A Critical Look at Texas Politics and Public Policy. |
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Matthew Wilson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science He specializes in religion and politics, as well as public opinion, elections and political psychology. |
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Tom Fomby, Ph.D., Professor of Economics He can discuss the Texas economy vs. the rest of the nation, the impact of the Gulf oil spill, what the unemployment rate means for Texas and political promises about the economy. |
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Lynne Stokes, Ph.D., Professor of Statistical Science She is an expert in surveys, polls and sampling, as well as in non-sampling survey errors, such as errors by interviewers and respondents. She recently conducted research on evaluating the accuracy of contest judges and on improving estimates of marine fishery yields by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. |
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Pia Orrenius, Ph.D., Fellow at SMU's Tower Center for Political Studies A senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, her research focuses on the border region and the causes and consequences of Mexico–U.S. migration, illegal immigration, and U.S. immigration policy. She is the author of Beside the Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Reform in a New Era of Globalization. See video of her CNN interview  . |
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Rita Kirk, Ph.D., Professor of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Her knowledge of the evolving communication landscape has made her a valuable resource in analyzing trends in politics and political communication, such as that found on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter and other social media. She has the ability to adapt to story topics and specializes in political and persuasive campaigns. |
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David Chard, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Dean He writes op-eds and speaks to journalists on education issues ranging from controversial textbooks to inadequate teacher training. He is an expert on best educational practices. |
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