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Campus debate packs Whitley Auditorium

October 9, 2008

Elon University undergraduate and law students took the stage Wednesday night in a campus event that matched supporters of Republican Sen. John McCain and Democratic Sen. Barack Obama against each other for a presidential debate on issues chosen by their peers at a recent College Coffee.

Elon Poll: North Carolinians support financial sector bailout

October 3, 2008

Forty-eight percent of North Carolinians support the federal government’s efforts to assist banks and other financial institutions on the verge of collapse, according to the latest Elon University Poll, and more than half of respondents believe such aid will have a positive impact on the economy.

Elon Poll: Two out of three N.C. residents support offshore oil drilling

September 25, 2008

A majority of North Carolinians support offshore oil drilling initiatives, and nearly four out of five respondents in the latest Elon University Poll believe that supplies should be available exclusively to people living in the United States – not sold to nations overseas.

Elon Poll: In N.C., GOP holds edge in presidential race

September 25, 2008

More than half of North Carolina residents have a favorable view of Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, whose marks are much higher than those of Democratic rival Sen. Barack Obama, according to the latest Elon University Poll.

Nelson, Roselle present papers at conference in Ohio

September 22, 2008

Laura Roselle, a professor of political science, and Tom Nelson, an associate professor in the School of Communications, each presented papers Sept. 17-19, 2008, at the Conference on Media, War and Conflict Resolution at Bowling Green State University in Ohio.

Robert Anderson a panelist for statewide TV program

September 17, 2008

Robert “Bob” Anderson, as associate professor of political science, was one of four panelists Sept. 16 for a statewide television program where the upcoming presidential elections - and North Carolina’s possible role in determining who succeeds President George W. Bush - were discussed.