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Republican gains in Congress alter relationship with the White House

The Republican takeover of the House and significant Republican gains in the Senate create opportunities for both conflict and compromise between Congress and the White House, according to Jennifer L. Thompson, J.D., political science associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

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VCU Professor Says 'Tea Party' Movement a Major Factor in Elections

Despite attempts to discredit the movement and its members, the tea party’s influence can’t be ignored, according to Jennifer L. Thompson, J.D., political science associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.

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VCU political science professor reflects on the challenges ahead for new Gov. Bob McDonnell

Gov. Bob McDonnell’s success in leading Virginia will be shaped by his ability to cope with state budget shortfalls in the worst economy since the Great Depression, according to Virginia Commonwealth University Political Science Associate Professor Jennifer Thompson, J.D.

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VCU political science professor reflects on President Obama’s first year in office

Jennifer Thompson, J.D., associate professor of political science at Virginia Commonwealth University, says that in nearly every regard, President Obama’s first year in office has been tough, marked by the worst global economy since the Great Depression, controversial business bailouts, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and a bruising battle over health care in Congress.

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