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 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 Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Thu., July 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM Harris Summer Mixer in Washington, DC: Cultivating Policy Connections Office of Federal Relations 1730 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington,, DC 20006 United States Coffee Chat Fri., July 11, 2025 | 9:00 AM Tatte Bakery and Cafe 2129 I St NW Washington, DC 20037 United States Coffee Chat Fri., July 11, 2025 | 10:00 AM Greenberry's Coffee Co. 1805 E St NW Washington, DC 20006 United States
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