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01.17.21
Faculty & Staff
The Guardian
Dr. Charles Franklin: Polarization & Biden's Focus on Unity

Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law Poll, commented on the polarization of today’s politics and if President Joe Biden can create unity. “We are so polarized that polarization is not going to go away no matter what he does in the short term,” Franklin said. “The question is whether over a little bit longer term, let’s say over the course of the year, whether Biden can win over a segment of the population to create a majority that is both willing to give him a chance and is not unhappy with his performance. That’s up in the air, but I don’t think it’s inconceivable.”

Story appeared in The Guardian, Jan. 17, 2021

01.13.21
Faculty & Staff
CBS 58
Prof. Ed Fallon on Trump's Second Impeachment

Prof. Edward Fallone, professor of law, discussed the historical significance of the second impeachment against President Trump. “Here we very clearly see, for the first time in our nation’s history, not just a spat between Congress and the president, but actually an allegation the president acted against the interests of our country,” Fallone said, adding that this is how America’s founders interpreted “high crimes and misdemeanors” in the Constitution.

Story aired on WDJT-TV (CBS 58), Jan. 13, 2021

01.10.21
Faculty & Staff
CBS 58
Prof. Ed Fallone on Second Trump Impeachment

Prof. Edward Fallone, professor of law, described how the process to impeach President Trump might play out. “Even though there is a very short time frame left, there’s a feeling that the tigers are cornered or in the cage and you might have time to do something," Fallone said. “In order for that normal process to be sped up, take place and have any sort of a trial, it would require unanimous consent from the Senate members to deviate from the normal procedures and I don’t see that as very likely.”

Story aired on WDJT-TV (CBS 58), Jan. 10, 2021

01.08.21
Faculty & Staff
Alan Borsuk: The Importance of Optimism for Children

Alan Borsuk, senior fellow in law and public policy, wrote a column about the need to instill optimism and hope in children during uncertain times. “As parents, grandparents, community members, citizens, we need to rise to the occasion. Despite our own stresses and the major demands on us, we need to be there for kids,” Borsuk wrote. “For educators – so many of them facing personal challenges as they deal with professional challenges no one envisioned – the need to connect as much as possible with kids is so important. Again, many are doing awesome work.”

Column appeared in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Jan. 8, 2021

01.05.21
Faculty & Staff
WISC-TV (3000)
Dr. Charles Franklin on Georgia Senate Runoffs

Dr. Charles Franklin, director of the Marquette Law Poll, discussed the Senate runoff races in Georgia as part of Election Day coverage. Franklin predicted a close race. “We will see a phenomenon this go around, as we saw in early November, which is lots of early voting,” Franklin said. “Expect Republican leads as we go through tonight’s count. As the absentee votes get tallied and added in, we should see a shift in a Democratic direction.” 

Story aired on WISC-TV (3000), Jan. 5, 2021

Franklin also spoke with WDJT-TV (CBS 58) for a Jan. 8 story about what the end of the Trump presidency means for future of the Republican party.