Bliss Institute

August 17, 2012            John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science, was interviewed for an Atlanta Journal-Constitution story on Ohio as a swing state. Text is available.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Guardian (U.K.) story on negative campaign ads. Text is available.

August 16, 2012            John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science, was interviewed for a BBC Radio story on religion and presidential politics. Audio is available.

August 14, 2012            John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, was a guest on Ray Horner’s WAKR-AM morning show today, and talked about Mitt Romney choosing Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. This interview is not yet available online.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a WKSU-FM story on Mitt Romney choosing Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. Text and audio are available.

August 13, 2012            John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a CNN story on vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan’s Catholicism; a Dayton Daily News story on the keys to winning the White House; and a Toledo Blade story on political candidates and likability.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for stories on Mitt Romney choosing Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate available from WKYC-TV, and Statehouse News. Cohen also wrote a Politico column on this topic that is available, and was a guest on Ray Horner’s WAKR-AM morning show today.

August 10, 2012            John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Toledo Blade story on congressional redistricting. Text is available.

August 8, 2012              John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Washington Post story on Ohio’s improving economy. Text is available.

Stephen Brooks, Bliss Institute associate director and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an NPR State Impact Ohiostory on area school levies. Text is available.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a piece for Politico on Mitt Romney’s vice presidential choice. Text is available.

August 7, 2012              John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Daily Beast story on third-party political campaign funds. Text is available.

August 6, 2012              John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Cleveland Plain Dealerstory on political campaign bracketing. Text is available. Dr. Green also was quoted in a Financial Times story on President Barack Obama’s visit to Ohio last week, available.

August 3, 2012              Stephen Brooks, Bliss Institute associate director and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Youngstown Vindicator article about U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette’s decision to quit his re-election. Text is available.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an article from The Hill about President Barack Obama’s presidential campaign lead in Ohio. Text is available.

Bliss Institute of Applied Politics student Michael Kohler was interviewed for WKSU-FM and WTAM-FM reports about President Barack Obama’s recent visit to Akron. These stories are not available electronically.

August 2, 2012             John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a WOIO-TV news report about Hamilton County’s attraction to presidential campaigns. This story is available.

August 1, 2012             John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a live WKYC-TV3 report onPresident Barack Obama’s visit to Akron today. This item is available.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Los Angeles Times article about Mitt Romney’s meeting with Poland’s leaders yesterday. Text is available.

July 30, 2012               John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an Akron Beacon Journal column about an anticipated surge in telemarketing calls associated with the presidential election. Text is available. The Bliss Institute is noted in a related column available.

July 20, 2012                  David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a WKSU-FM story on U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown committing to a Cleveland City Club debate in early October, while challenger, Josh Mandel, has not. Text and audio are available.

July  19, 2012                 John Green, Bliss Institute director is quoted in an Akron Beacon Journal story on Congressional redistricting; and a Washington Times story on a proposed civic forum for presidential candidates led by Rick Warren, aprominent evangelical minister.

July 17, 2012                  John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a National Journal article on campaigns for the new 16^th congressional district in Ohio. Text is available. Dr. Green also was a guest on Ray Horner’s WAKR-AM morning show today, and talked about Mitt Romney’s possible choices for a running mate.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Bloomberg Businessweek story on President Barack Obama’s attacks on Mitt Romney’s tax and economic plans. Text is available.

July 13, 2012                 Research by John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is cited in a Deseret News article on a Businessweek cover story on Mormonism. Text is available.

July 9, 2012                   Dave Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed by WCPN-FM on presidential campaigns andnorthern Ohio. Audio is available.

July 5, 2012                   John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an NPR story on President Barack Obama’s campaign stops in Ohio. Text and audio are available.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a USA Today story on President Barack Obama’s campaign stops in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Text is available.

July 2, 2012                   John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an article on the Supreme Court health care decision available from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an NPR story on the Supreme Court health care decision. Text is available.

June 29, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in articles on the Supreme Court health care decision available from Religion News; and Columbus Dispatch.

June 25, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is featured in an Akron Beacon Journal story on his research on civility and politics. Text is available. Additional coverage of the Bliss Institute’s participation in a civility project is available from the Akron Beacon Journal. Dr. Green also is quoted in a Columbus Dispatch column on U.S. Senate Candidate Josh Mandel.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Guardian (U.K.) article on swing voters and the presidential election. Text is available.

June 20, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Charlotte Observer story on how rumors spread. Text is available.

June 18, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Cleveland Plain Dealerstory on the relevance of last year’s Senate Bill 5 on this year’s presidential election, and a San Francisco Chronicle article on the contraception mandate.

June 13, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Reuters story on President Barack Obama’s campaign messaging. Text is available.

David Cohen, Bliss Institute fellow and professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Guardian (U.K.) story on the Arizona election for Gabrielle Giffords’ congressional seat. Text is available. Dr. Cohen also wrote a Politico piece on Jeb Bush’s statement that Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush would be out of sync with today’s GOP. Text is available.

June 12, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Los Angeles Times story on President Barack Obama’s complex campaign message; and a Cincinnati Enquirer story on presidential campaign visits to Ohio.

June 11, 2012                John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Dayton Daily News story on voting districts. Text is available.

June 8, 2012                  David Cohen, professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in a Toledo Blade story on campaign spending. Text is available .

June 6, 2012                  A Bliss Institute survey measuring whether or not media sensationalize religion is noted in a Dallas Morning News editorial that is available.

June 4, 2012         John Green, Bliss Institute director and distinguished professor of political science in UA’s Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, is quoted in an Associated Press story that is available via the Akron Beacon Journal. Text is available. Dr. Green also was quoted in Cincinnati Enquirer articles on Kentuckians’ attitude toward government,  and voter satisfaction; and a Dayton Daily News story on presidential campaign strategies.