Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his decision to step down from his leadership position in November, marking the conclusion of his record-breaking tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in U.S. history. Citing personal reflections and the impact of his recent loss, McConnell emphasized the need to reprioritize and acknowledged the inevitable conclusion of his political journey.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to offer insight, commentary and analysis on McConnell’s pending resignation and how this will impact the 2024 election. If you would like to speak with an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Tayah Frye at tayah [dot] frye
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Todd Belt is the director of the Political Management Program at the GW Graduate School of Political Management. Belt is an expert on the presidency, campaigns and elections, mass media and politics, public opinion, and political humor. In addition to his expertise, Belt is co-author of four books and helps to run GW’s political poll, which recently shared new findings.
Peter Loge is the director of GW’s School of Media and Public Affairs. He has nearly 30 years of experience in politics and communications, having served as a deputy to the chief of staff for Sen. Edward Kennedy during the 1995 shutdown, a VP at the US Institute of Peace in 2013, and held senior positions for three members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Loge currently leads the Project on Ethics in Political Communication at the School of Media and Public Affairs and continues to advise advocates and organizations.
Casey Burgat, Legislative Affairs Program Director and Associate Professor at GW’s School of Political Management is an expert on Congressional capacity and reform. Burgat co-authored Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the First Branch.
Sarah Binder is a professor of political science. Binder's work focuses on the politics of legislative institutions, including their origins, development and impact on policy outcomes. Her areas of expertise include Congress, Legislative politics, American political economy, and political parties.
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