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 Evening Master's Program Information Session Wed., January 15, 2025 | 12:00 PM Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 16, 2025 | 9:45 AM Harris School of Public Policy 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States Get to Know Harris! Lunch and Learn at the Urban Labs Thu., January 16, 2025 | 12:00 PM Urban Labs at the University of Chicago 190 S La Salle Street Floor 26 Chicago, IL 60603 United States