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Laurel Elder, Hartwick College – Public Opinion and Presidential Candidate Spouses

Mar 26, 2019

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Academic Minute

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On Hartwick College Week: The public prefers a First Lady who doesn’t influence politics. Laurel Elder, professor of political science, explores how a spouse can affect a candidate. Laurel Elder is Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Women’s & Gender Studies at Hartwick College where she teaches a range of courses about American government…