UNIVERSITY NEWS - OCTOBER 2003

MEDIA CONTACT: Kristine M. McGrath
561-297-1168, kmcgrath@fau.edu

FAU Experts on Presidential Politics

BOCA RATON, FL (Sept. 11, 2003) - With presidential campaigns underway, several Florida Atlantic University faculty members are available to discuss presidential politics, including:

o Robert P. Watson. Watson is an associate professor of political science specializing in the presidency, American national politics, first ladies and first families. He can be reached at
561-297-3055 (office) or rpwatson@fau.edu.

o David Niven. Niven is an associate professor of political science specializing in campaigns, elections, public opinion surveys, congress, political parties and media and politics.
He can be reached at 561-297-3211 (office) or dniven@fau.edu.

o Jay De Sart. De Sart is an assistant professor of political science specializing in American campaigns, elections and political parties. He can be reached at 561-691-8623 (office),
561-733-6669 or jdesart@fau.edu.

o Michael Hofmann. Hofmann is an associate professor of communication specializing in
political debates and other political communication. He can be reached at 954-236-1284 (office)
or mhofmann@fau.edu.
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