Give & Take: Midterm Elections in a Time of Turmoil
Midterm elections have often changed the federal government dynamic, with the president’s party losing seats in Congress. Will this year’s election stick close to history, or will the current Republican trifecta hold fast? With the president’s approval rating sinking in polls, a polarized electorate and gerrymandered districts, it’s certainly a volatile time with an uncertain outcome. Come discuss the possibilities with a faculty expert.
NOTE: Give and Take is structured as a live discussion, NOT a lecture with a Q&A. It will not be recorded or simultaneously streamed on Zoom. Please come with ideas and opinions as well as questions and be prepared to dive in with an expert facilitator.
ACCESSIBILITY NOTES: The HUB building is accessible by ramps and has elevators. Speakers will not use voice amplification for this small-group discussion. Learn more about HUB accessibility, including assisted hearing devices, at this link.
Speakers
Mark Smith
Professor
Before joining the faculty at the University of Washington in 1997, Mark Alan Smith completed his undergraduate degree in economics at M.I.T. and earned his Ph.D. in political science at the University of Minnesota. He is Professor of Political Science and Adjunct Professor of Communication and Comparative Religion at the UW. Smith’s research and teaching focuses on American domestic politics, including religion, public opinion, political communication, political parties, and public policy. He is the author of four books, most recently Right from Wrong: Why Religion Fails and Reason Succeeds. He is a regular commentator on national and state politics for various media outlets.
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