Assistant Professor of Political Science, Boise State University
Charlie received his bachelor's degree in political science from Brown University in 2011, and his PhD in 2019. He specializes in American politics, and more specifically in Congress, elections, and political representation. His first book, "Home Field Advantage: Roots, Reelection, and Representation in the Modern Congress" is now available at University of Michigan Press.
Why New Hampshire and Iowa don't make sense as the opening rounds of presidential campaigns
Jan 23, 2024 04:34 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Iowa and New Hampshire have long been the first states to hold presidential contests in election years. But should they go first? As a political scientist who studies Congress and elections, I know that this largely...
Jan 05, 2023 04:56 am UTC| Politics
The arm-twisting, dealmaking and vote hunting around Kevin McCarthys quest to be named House speaker have put on full display the fact that razor-thin majorities in both the House and the Senate are becoming a fact of life...