UA Political Science Professors Offer Expertise on Vice President Picks

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump ready to announce a running mate by the end of the week, and both the Republican and Democratic national conventions taking place within the month, political science faculty members at The University of Alabama are ready to help analyze the results.

For more information or assistance in reaching sources, phone UA Media Relations at 205/348-4956 or e-mail jamon.smith@ua.edu.

These University of Alabama sources are available for commentary about the conventions and both Trump and Hillary Clinton’s potential – and actual – vice president selections:

Dr. George Hawley, an assistant professor of political science who recently published a book on the American conservative movement, is available the remainder of this week from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. He can be reached atghawley@as.ua.edu or at 509/201-0290.

Dr. Joseph Smith, associate professor of political science, is available Friday, July 15, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dr. Stephen Borrelli, professor of political science, will be available from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 18-21. He can be reached at sborrell@bama.ua.edu or at 205/348-3812. He will only conduct on-camera interviews in his office at 341 ten Hoor Hall.

Contact

Jamon Smith, UA media relations, jamon.smith@ua.edu or 205/348-4956