In less than two weeks, Americans will head to the polls for the midterm elections. The following Cornell University experts are available to discuss topics from the state of democracy to inflation and public opinion.

Law, Government & Public Policy

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Doug Kriner and Steve Israel, professors of government at Cornell University, recently conducted a poll designed to measure public opinion of election reforms like those proposed by the Jan. 6 commission.

Law and Policy

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with severe economic sanctions from Europe and the United States that will have ripple effects throughout the global economy. These Cornell University experts are available to discuss the conflict and its implications.

International

Law, Government & Public Policy

Economics and Business

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Doug Kriner, professor of government, and Randy Zelin, professor of law, discuss the Jan. 6 commission and its vote to find former presidential advisor Stephen Bannon in contempt of Congress.

Law and Policy

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Doug Kriner, professor of government and an expert on presidential power, comments on President Trump's positive test for COVID-19. 

Law and Policy

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Douglas Kriner and Sarah Kreps recently published a study in JAMA Network Open showing that if an initial COVID-19 vaccine is about as effective as a flu shot, uptake by the American public may fall far short of the 70% level needed to achieve herd immunity.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

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Doug Kriner says the biggest unknown in the presidential transition of power could be how Biden will respond to President Trump’s use of unilateral powers to appeal to his base.

Law and Policy

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Cornell University experts says the pause is a sign that health agencies are taking appropriate precautions.

Health, Nutrition & Medicine

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Doug Kriner, professor of government, is available to discuss the public impeachment hearings and how they might influence continued congressional oversight of the president. 

Law and Policy

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Doug Kriner, professor in Cornell University’s Government Department, says that if the court rules in favor of the Trump in a case pitting the administration against Congress, the principle of separation of powers could be threatened.

Law and Policy

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