Eaves, associate professor of political science and policy studies, talked with the CBS affiliate following the announcement that President Biden would not run for re-election.
Following a dramatic change atop the Democratic ticket for the 2024 election season, donors ramped up their efforts to support Vice President Kamala Harris as she pursues the presidency.
The quick fundraising boost that brought in tens of millions of dollars to the Harris campaign within a matter of hours is a positive for Democrats, Associate Professor of Political Science and Policy Studies Carrie Eaves told WFMY this week.
“Women don’t all vote the same way, but this could particularly be energizing for them, and that large fundraising call may also suggest some excitement around again the potential for a female president,” Eaves told reporter Hannah Jeffries with the CBS affiliate.
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Eaves focuses her research on U.S. political institutions such as Congress and the president, with a particular focus on U.S. congressional elections. In addition, Eaves is active in fostering political and civic engagement efforts on campus and previously served as faculty fellow for civic engagement.