August 05, 2024 In a Fox32 Chicago piece about speculation surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris' pick for a running mate in the 2024 presidential election, Harris Public Policy Prof. William Howell was quoted: Political analysts note that Shapiro and Walz represent moderate voices in the Democratic Party. "Overwhelmingly, these are moderates in the party; they are not members of the progressive caucus, the far left wing of the Democratic Party," said William Howell, a political scientist at the University of Chicago. Read the full story here: https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/kamala-harris-vice-president-pritzker-reportedly-out 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 Get to Know Harris! Appointment with MSCAPP Professor James Turk Fri., September 13, 2024 | 10:00 AM University of Chicago Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 275 Washington DC, DC 20006 United States Get to Know Harris! A Virtual Information Session Wed., September 18, 2024 | 8:00 AM Coffee Chat in Madison, WI Wed., September 18, 2024 | 1:00 PM Valencia Coffee 799 University Ave Madison, WI 53715 United States