Quoted: Prof. William Howell September 11, 2024 In an article published by POLITICO, prof William Howell was quoted: From an expert: William G. Howell, a University of Chicago political professor, told Playbook, “We learned very little about either candidate’s policies. And we didn’t hear either candidate offer an especially compelling explanation for their most troubling positions and electoral vulnerabilities.” Still, “Trump’s liabilities, exhausting and divisive, were on full display.” Read the Full story here: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2024/09/11/debate-lives-up-to-the-hype-00178604 Faculty Spotlight William Howell Director of the Center for Effective Government William Howell has written widely on separation-of-powers issues and American political institutions, especially the presidency. He currently is working on research projects on Obama's education initiatives, distributive politics, and the normative foundations of executive power. Upcoming Events More events DPSS Capstone Deepdive and TA Roundtable (in Chinese) Mon., May 12, 2025 | 7:00 AM Data and Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Mini Class with Sheng-Hao Lo Tue., May 13, 2025 | 7:00 AM Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Tue., May 13, 2025 | 4:30 PM
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