Local supporters react to debate performance, including Bloomberg's tough night (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
February 21, 2020 WJAR
Wendy Schiller provided commentary about Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate.
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They're all Democrats, but no one in R.I.'s congressional delegation has picked a candidate for president (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
February 19, 2020 The Boston Globe
Wendy Schiller spoke about how superdelegates will "play a crucial role" in selecting the Democratic nominee if there is no clear winner on the first ballot.
'It's stunning how far they've fallen': Iowa app farce shows Democrats' tech slump (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
February 8, 2020 The Guardian
In analyzing "the debacle of the Democratic Iowa caucuses," Wendy Schiller said "it is stunning how far from technological grace the Democrats have fallen and that was on full display in Iowa."
Raimondo endorses Bloomberg; says ‘it was an easy call’ (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
February 5, 2020 The Providence Journal
Wendy Schiller provided commentary on Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo's endorsement of Michael Bloomberg for president.
Trump's impeachment is virtually over. What did it change? (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
February 3, 2020 The Wall Street Journal
Wendy Schiller provided commentary on how the impeachment process appears to have continued a yearlong process of tilting the balance of power in Washington toward the executive branch.
Key vote nears in the Trump impeachment trial (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
January 30, 2020 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
In this radio segment, Wendy Schiller provides commentary on Trump's impeachment trial.
How is the most unpopular and divisive president on his way to a second term? (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
January 27, 2020 The Guardian
Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller provided commentary on the possibility of President Trump's re-election for a second term.
Bloomberg Daybreak: Jan. 24, 2020 — Hour 2 (interview with Wendy Schiller)
January 24, 2020 Bloomberg
Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller appeared as a guest in this Bloomberg radio segment.
Democrat trial strategy is to energize base (interview with Wendy Schiller)
January 23, 2020 Bloomberg
Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller spoke about the Senate impeachment trial of Trump in this radio segment.
In a polarized era, will impeachment become a 'new normal'? (commentary by Wendy Schiller)
December 13, 2019 The New York Times
Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller provided commentary in this article about public opinion surrounding impeachment.
Surveillance: UK's Tories vs. Labour with Cavendish (interview with Wendy Schiller)
December 12, 2019 Bloomberg
Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller appeared on this podcast to discuss the history of impeachment in the House and Senate.
Brown University's Schiller: Warren attracting a lot of support
September 24, 2019 Bloomberg
Chair of Political Science Wendy Schiller appeared on "Bloomberg Surveillance" to discuss the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
The "Wrote the Damn Bill": 2020 Hopefuls Go on Bill-Filing Spree (comments by Wendy Schiller)
August 15, 2019 Bloomberg
Wendy Schiller, Chair of the Political Science department, comments on the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates' bill-drafting productivity, saying "Introducing bills is an especially attractive messaging tool for Democrats, who believe in the power of government programs and introduce more bills than Republicans."
Did Mueller's testimony kill the Trump impeachment debate? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
July 30, 2019 The Guardian
Political scientist Wendy Schiller comments on former special counsel Robert Mueller's testimony and possible impeachment. "Mueller’s lacklustre testimony likely gave Speaker Pelosi the ammunition to withstand calls for impeachment inquiries, or hearings, from the left flank of her party."
Raimondo signs the state budget, but isn't entirely happy about it (comments by Wendy Schiller)
July 8, 2019 The Boston Globe
Wendy Schiller, Chair of the Political Science department, comments on Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo reluctance to sign the $10 billion state budget, saying "First of all, she wants Rhode Island to look to the outside world like it’s running well."
'No idea too lunatic': how Trump's shock troops attack US democracy (comments by Wendy Schiller)
June 3, 2019 The Guardian
Chair of the Political Science department, Wendy Schiller, comments on President Trump's abundance of supporters willing to repeat and endorse all of his claims. "The Republican establishment will push back through Fox, the Wall Street Journal and other outlets. The titans of the economy will put up with stuff only so long."
Whitehouse Blames 'Dark Money' For Why He Raised So Much For '18 Campaign (comments by Wendy Schiller)
April 23, 2019 The Public's Radio
Political Science Chair Wendy Schiller comments on the large amount of money that U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse raised for his re-election campaign. "So it was either overly cautionary on his part, or he was scared of something in that race, because the number is large for the size of the state and the fact that it was his second re-election campaign."
Bloomberg Daybreak (interview with Wendy Schiller)
April 18, 2019 Bloomberg Daybreak
Political scientist Wendy Schiller joined Bloomberg Daybreak to discuss the release of the Mueller Report.
Joe Biden's very bad week: has his White House run failed before it begins? (comments by Wendy Schiller)
April 3, 2019 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller, Chair of the political science department, comments on recent damaging news reports about former Vice President Joe Biden. "It’s a generational obstacle for Biden because the good stuff he’s done is unknown and the bad stuff he’s done is on video."
Fox News, nepotism and bigotry: Bolsonaro brings his Trump act to DC (comments by Wendy Schiller)
March 20, 2019 The Guardian
Wendy Schiller, Chair of the Political Science department, comments on Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro's visit to the White House, saying "Trump promised economic and military alliances and he treated Bolsonaro like a true equal leader in the public eye."