Robert
Speel
Associate Professor of Political Science
Expertise:
- Politics & Policy
Focus Areas:
- American Politics
- American Presidency
- Congress
- Elections
- International Affairs
- Politics
- Voting Behavior
In The Media:
About
- Speel researches the development of regional movements and regional voting movements in the United States.
- He regularly speaks with media sources and community groups about political campaigns and issues, as well as the Electoral College.
- Speel can also talk about the role of Pennyslvania in presidential elections.
Robert Speel is an associate professor and program chair of political science at Penn State Behrend. He researches many aspects of American politics, including elections and voting behavior, state and urban politics, Congress and the presidency, public policy, as well as ethnic and racial politics and Canadian politics. Speel has also written the book, “Changing Patterns of Voting in the Northern United States,” about the creation of the regional divide of red states and blue states in the United States. He is the recipient of 2008/09 Council of Fellows Excellence in Outreach Award and the 2006 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching.
On the Web
Penn State Behrend Faculty Profile Robert Speel continues to research the development of regional movements and regional voting behavior in the United States.
In The Media
Philadelphia Democratic mayoral primary pits moderates against progressives
from The Associated Press June 15, 2023
“It was a kiss of death for a Democratic candidate in a Democratic city to be associated with Republicans in some way.”
Democrats Score Two Big Victories That Bode Well for Their 2024 Chances
from Newsweek June 17, 2023
How Biden managed to win far more votes in 2020 than Obama did in 2008 — but far fewer counties
from PolitiFact December 15, 2020
"College graduates are concentrated in urban and suburban counties, with relatively few living in rural counties. White college graduates used to be part of the Republican voter base, but a majority of them voted for Biden this year."
Donald Trump’s First 100 Days: The Worst on Record
from The New York Times April 26, 2017
Arguments in Favor of the Electoral College -- and Why They're Wrong
from Newsweek November 19, 2016
GOP State Committee member warns Trump is 'dangerous;' political experts call riot unprecedented
from The Daily Item January 8, 2021
Do The First 100 Days Matter For Trump? How Other New Presidents Have Been Judged Early On
from International Business Times April 22, 2017
You'll hear these 4 arguments in defense of the Electoral College — here's why they're wrong
from Business Insider March 29, 2019
Democratic smiles in Pennsylvania’s special election
from The Economist March 14, 2018
Pennsylvania special House election pits Conor Lamb against Rick Saccone
from FOX News March 22, 2018
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