Tuesday was a big night for Democrats, as they won governor’s races in Virginia and New Jersey, along with the New York City mayor’s race. But the biggest prize was in California, according to political science professor Terry Smith, at Columbia College in central...
Who’s winning the government shutdown? Or at least the arguments? Republicans are blaming U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-New York, for blocking a vote on the stopgap spending bill passed by the House because it does not contain roughly $1.5 trillion in...
Dr. Terry Smith is a professor of political science and director of the honors program at Columbia College. His expertise includes American politics, including American political parties, Congressional, politics and the American justice system. Like millions of...
In previous elections, Missouri counties posted absentee ballot results first. For Tuesday’s general election, that practice will vary from county to county. Columbia College Political Science Professor Terry Smith tells Missourinet the change presents a new...