From USA Today February 11, 2020 John Fritze and Courtney Subramanian Harris Public Policy Professor William Howell Harris Public Policy Professor William Howell was featured in USA Today discussing the causes for anxiety amongst the Democratic Party after a lower than expected participation in Iowa Caucuses held on February 3. "We don’t know yet about the enthusiasm gap between the Democrats and the Republicans,” said Howell. “But I think we can speak to the lingering anxieties and a sense among Democrats of feeling dispirited in the aftermath of Iowa. All that build up for what, exactly?” Full coverage available at USA Today. Upcoming Events More events Policy Research and Innovation Bootcamp (PRIB) Policy Hackathon Challenge Deep Dive Tue., February 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM Preparing for Harris: Teaching Assistantships Wed., February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM Coffee Chat in Western Massachusetts Wed., February 11, 2026 | 9:00 AM Tunnel City Coffee 100 Spring St #102 Williamstown, MA 01267 United States
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