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@AU_SPA’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies. Serving scholars, students, policymakers, & the public to foster a more reasonable public square.

Washington, DC
Joined October 2018
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UG and Grad students at @AmericanU don't miss this opportunity to train with leading edge campaign expert @quentinfulks - register for GOVT 520 (4 credits) or 020 for professionals (no credit)
What does it take to lead a winning campaign? Learn campaign strategy, sharpen your skills, & develop a real-world campaign plan with SPA’s Campaign Management Institute (CMI), part of @au_ccps, led by veteran campaign strategist @QuentinFulks. Apply today:tinyurl.com/SPA-CMI
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Nov 10 @ 6 pm is your chance to learn from esteemed @VandyPoliSci Professor Alan Wiseman. Register: american-spa.swoogo.com/sinc…
How does Congress get things done in an era of political polarization? Join @VandyPoliSci Prof. Alan Wiseman for the 2026 Barbara Sinclair Lecture, where he’ll explore “Effective Lawmaking in a Polarized Congress.” 🗓️ 11/10 🕑 6 - 7:30 PM📍MGSC 305-306 👉 american-spa.swoogo.com/Sinc…
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📣 Master the art & science of political advocacy! Learn from leading lobbyists, build strategic advocacy skills, & develop a real-world lobbying plan through SPA’s Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute (PAAI), led by expert Laura Uttley. Apply now tinyurl.com/SPA-PAAI @au_ccps
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IN ONE WEEK the 2026 midterm elections will decide the balance of Congress so visit Congress On Demand to see every floor speech made by every member of Congress running for U.S. Senate in 2026 - 22 incumbent Senators + 8 House members.
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A sobering perspective on American democracy and elections from @barkerccps for the students, faculty and staff at @UofGlasgow Watch the replay youtube.com/live/oeuPYZ9NXdg
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'New Survey Tracks Darkening Mood and Shifting Political Loyalties Ahead of Mid-Term Elections' with @BrookingsInst and @barkerccps 👀 Watch the presentation youtube.com/live/7WwCOneAaf0
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AU Center for Congressional & Presidential Studies retweeted
📣 Master the art & science of political advocacy! Learn from leading lobbyists, build strategic advocacy skills, & develop a real-world lobbying plan through SPA’s Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute (PAAI), led by expert Laura Uttley. Apply now tinyurl.com/SPA-PAAI @au_ccps
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NOV 10 @ 6 PM🗓️ Dr. Alan Wiseman @VandyPoliSci presents “Effective Lawmaking in a Polarized Congress” at the annual Barbara Sinclair lecture w/ @APSAtweets 🔗american-spa.swoogo.com/sinc…
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AU Center for Congressional & Presidential Studies retweeted
What does it take to lead a winning campaign? Learn campaign strategy, sharpen your skills, & develop a real-world campaign plan with SPA’s Campaign Management Institute (CMI), part of @au_ccps, led by veteran campaign strategist @QuentinFulks. Apply today:tinyurl.com/SPA-CMI
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🔜 TONIGHT @ 5 pm ET for GOVT 520 and GOVT 522 with @quentinfulks and Laura Uttley - ask ?s about the hybrid schedule, the workload, the syllabus and more! 🔗american.zoom.us/j/948709842…
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AU Center for Congressional & Presidential Studies retweeted
CCPS INFO SESSION on Tuesday 10/20 @ 5 pm ET for GOVT 520 and GOVT 522 with @quentinfulks and Laura Uttley - ask ?s about the hybrid schedule, the workload, the syllabus and more! 🔗american.zoom.us/j/948709842…
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CCPS INFO SESSION on Tuesday 10/20 @ 5 pm ET for GOVT 520 and GOVT 522 with @quentinfulks and Laura Uttley - ask ?s about the hybrid schedule, the workload, the syllabus and more! 🔗american.zoom.us/j/948709842…
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In early November, CCPS and @APSAtweets host Dr. Alan Wiseman @VandyPoliSci to present “Effective Lawmaking in a Polarized Congress” at the annual Barbara Sinclair lecture. Register here or at QR code below: american-spa.swoogo.com/sinc…
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CCPS INFO SESSION on Tuesday 10/20 @ 5 pm ET for GOVT 520 and GOVT 522 with @quentinfulks and @Laurauttley - ask ?s about the hybrid schedule, the workload, the syllabus and more! 🔗american.zoom.us/j/948709842…
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Before Nov 3 visit Congress On Demand to see every floor speech made by every member of Congress running for U.S. Senate in 2026 - 22 incumbent Senators + 8 House members 📣 Spread the word 👀 Watch the video bit.ly/3TMw2nZ 🔗 Visit the website congressondemand.us
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Oct 20 at 10 am, @BrookingsInst and @PRRIpoll will release their 17th annual American Values Survey with a panel that includes @AU_SPA Government Professor @barkerccps to discuss the survey results and the upcoming elections-join virtually or in person bit.ly/3U8uV2h
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Registration opens soon for @AmericanU Public Affairs & Advocacy Institute led by @laurauttley. New schedule ⬇️ 💠Dec 21-22, 2026: 9 am–4 pm ET (virtual) 💠Dec 28, 2026: 10 A am–Noon ET (virtual) 💠Jan 4-9, 2027: 9 am–5 pm ET (in person) 💠Jan 10, 2027: 9 am–1 pm ET (in person)
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Registration opens soon for @AmericanU Campaign Management Institute led by @quentinfulks. New schedule ⬇️ 💠12/21, 2026 10 am–3 pm (virtual) 💠12/22-23 9 am–4:30 pm (virtual) 💠12/28 10 am–3:30 pm (virtual) 💠12/29 9:30–11:30 am (virtual) 💠1/4-6, 2027 9 am–4 pm 💠1/8 9 am–1 pm
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Many thanks to @NPRrelving and @marceelias for a meaningful, provocative, and sobering look at free and fair elections, which serve as a bedrock of democracy in the United States. It was a great launch to the CCPS program year with @barkerccps @JamesThurber6 and @AU_SPA.
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