McGill experts look south to U.S. election
Media can turn to a number of McGill University researchers for expert analysis of the U.S. presidential election, including the campaign, election results and likely consequences, for the U.S., Canada and the world. Those who are ready to comment:
Political Science professor mark.brawley [at] mcgill.ca (Mark Brawley) is an expert in major wars, economic politics, international political economy and international relations theory. He can offer insights on U.S. economic policy and foreign policy, including the situation in Iraq. He is reached most easily by email or at 514-398-5064.
Professor james.delbourgo [at] mcgill.ca (James Delbourgo) of the History department can provide analysis of the political culture of the campaign and the Bush presidency. Call work, 514-398-2806, or home, 514-849-4297.
antonia.maioni [at] mcgill.ca (Antonia Maioni), professor of Political Science and director of the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada, will comment on social issues that concern Americans, including health care, and on Canada-U.S. relations. Her work phone is 514-398-8346/4815.
theodore.marmor [at] yale.edu (Ted Marmor), who teaches Management and Political Science at Yale University, is currently a visiting scholar at McGill and Université de Montréal. He can weigh in on polling data and voting day prospects, the differences between the candidates on issues such as health insurance and social security pensions, as well as U.S. social policy more generally and how a Bush or Kerry victory will affect it. He is best contacted by email.
History professor gil.troy [at] mcgill.ca (Gil Troy) is an expert on modern United States political history, U.S. presidents and American politicians. He is the author of books on the presidency, presidential campaigns and presidential couples. To reach him by phone, leave a message at his home, 514-937-9635.
tomvelk [at] aol.com (Tom Velk), professor of Economics, writes a web-based column for the CBC on the topic of the U.S. election. Chair of the North American Studies program, he has extensive knowledge of the American political scene. He can be reached at work, 514-398-4832, or by cell, 514-943-8355.
