August 19, 2024 Prof. William Howell was quoted in a Newsweek piece about the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, calling it "Biden appreciation night." Biden only stepped down when every pathway forward for him was closed," William Howell, the University of Chicago's Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics, told Newsweek. "In this extraordinary moment of transition, then, his relationship to the Democratic Party – and with it, his historical legacy — remains complicated. Read the full story here: https://www.newsweek.com/dnc-2024-kickoff-monday-night-biden-1940467 Faculty Spotlight William Howell Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics 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 Harris Winter Campus Visit Mon., December 02, 2024 | 10:30 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Room 1010 Chicago, IL 60637 United States Policy Analytics Credential (PAC) Teaching Team Roundtable Tue., December 03, 2024 | 7:30 AM Policy Outlook: Likely Economic Implications of a Second Trump Presidency Tue., December 03, 2024 | 12:30 PM University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E. 60th St. The Keller Center Chicago, IL 60637 United States
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