WISIR-Affiliated Professors Megan Ming Francis, Christopher Sebastian Parker, and Jacob Grumbach have been cited in Thomas B. Edsall’s New York Times article entitled “Biden and Trump are Fighting Each Other in a Changed World.” Contacted for their perspective on the forces contributing to the ideological shift in American Politics and the 2020 Presidential election, the Professors offered these statements:
Professor Megan Ming Francis on the role of the George Floyd Protests: “These protests will contribute to a durable shift in how most Americans understand policing and the limits of the criminal punishment system. In addition, these protests will likely have an impact on policy as even after the demonstrations are over, activists will move inside of formal political institutions and demand and work to change policies.”
Professor Jacob Grumbach on generational shifts in voting behavior: “Young people are also much more progressive than older generations. This shift includes all racial groups. There is even substantial movement among Republicans on some questions.”
Professor Christoper Sebastian Parker on the role of President Trump on ideological shifting: “With the election of Trump, Latinos and Asian-Americans have moved ever more closely to the black community in their respective preferences. College-educated whites have also become more progressive since Trump assumed the Oval Office”
The complete article can be found at the following link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/opinion/biden-trump-floyd.html
