The Cockefair Chair and members of the talented faculty at UMKC deliver short, engaging courses on national issues, Kansas City history and current events and literature and the arts. Join in to experience thoughtful analysis on a variety of subjects.
This course will delve into the strategies, mechanics, and implications of the 2024 presidential election. Professor Vonnahme will provide an in-depth analysis of polarization or hyper-partisanship in American politics. We will also tackle the effectiveness of campaign advertisements, social media and the campaign trail in modern presidential elections. In addition, we will explore the role of money in American elections, including the restrictions on campaign financing. Finally, the course will wrap-up with a discussion of election expectations and how we can understand the results.
