Political Science
The Department seeks to develop leaders who will improve their communities, nations, and the world. Whether you desire to make an impact domestically or globally in government/politics, business, education, the law, or non-profit work, political science at Union University can help you achieve your goals...
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Newt Lacks Character to be President
Sean Evans, Chair and Associate Professor of Political Science
Feb 4, 2012
In speaking about the presidency in 1964, Richard Nixon said, "With all the power the president has, the most important thing to bear in mind is this: You must not give power to a man, unless above everything, he has character."
Unfortunately, Nixon did not learn his own lesson, but we can. As Republicans choose a nominee, I hope they realize Newt Gingrich lacks the character ...read more
Santorum Gets His Chance
Hunter Baker, Associate Dean of Arts & Science
Jan 6, 2012
On Wednesday morning, I turned on the television to see the final results of the Iowa caucuses. When the screen revealed that Rick Santorum had nearly tied Mitt Romney for first place, my wife moaned in near despair, "Who is Rick Santorum?"
There are many Americans who share her plight. Anyone who is not a political junkie and has tried to follow the Republican Party nominatin...read more
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Baker, Watson Headline Town & Gown on Media and Politics
Feb 7, 2012
Drs. Hunter Baker and Micah Watson were the speakers February 6th for the opening night of the Media, Politics and Democracy Town & Gown lecture series sponsored by the Center for Media, Faith, and Culture. Dr. Baker's address, "Falling Apart: Observations on the Current State of Media, Culture, and Politics," offered an incisive and humorous look at how the media has changed from the days of Walter Cronkite and four television stations to today'...read more
Wellum and Wiggin Graduate
Dec 14, 2011
The Department of Political Science congratulates Joel Wellum and Samuel Wiggin for graduating this past Saturday. Joel, a native of Louisville, KY, will work at the Heritage Foundation starting in January and then hopes to attend graduate school. While at Union, Joel ran cross-country for four years, attended the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, was Vice PResident of Pi SIgma Alpha, and a Senator in the Student Government Association among ...read more
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