Political Science and Public Policy

Support for school vouchers in North Carolina remains mixed, with no majority of respondents in the latest Elon University Poll showing a strong inclination either for or against such a program.

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.

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.

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.

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 “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.

Political analyst Charlie Cook predicted a “photo finish” in this year’s presidential election during his visit to Elon Monday in which he also weighed in on challenges for Democrat Barack Obama and the choice of Sarah Palin as the Republican vice presidential nominee.