CMC In The News

Professor Jack Pitney provided his analysis of Senator Alex Padilla’s potential for influence in the White House. He said, “Senator Padilla could succeed Chris Coons as the Senate’s president whisperer,” in reference to her connections with Vice President Kamala Harris.

Professor Jon Shields was referenced in an opinion piece about the dwindling number of conservative faculty members in colleges and universities.

Bloomberg published an op-ed by Professor Minxin Pei, “China’s New Internet ID Shows Xi’s Insecurities,” which explores the implications of China's new internet identification system. 

Independent Voter News featured Professor J. Andrew Sinclair’s research examining how Alaska’s nonpartisan Top 4 election system influenced voter behavior and outcomes in the 2022 election. 

Professor Kenneth Miller, Director of CMC’s Rose Institute of State and Local Government, analyzed the significance of California congressional races in determining control of Congress despite its traditional Democratic lean during presidential elections in an op-ed co-authored with Quinten Carney ’26,  a Rose Institute research analyst. 

The Institute for Citizens & Scholars featured President Hiram Chodosh in “College Professors of Civic Preparedness.” “Societal divisions threaten the mutual understanding, shared norms of behavior, and commitments that are so vital to the resilience of our democracy. Mending these divisions is not only a challenge of policy and politics. It is an educational imperative,” he said.

Bloomberg published an opinion piece  by Professor Minxin Pei, "U.S.-China Rivalry Is Destabilizing the Middle East." The piece explores the tense relations between the U.S. and China and how these tensions affect the Middle East's stability. Pei argues that as the U.S. shifts its focus toward China and reduces its involvement in the Middle East, China is exploiting the resulting power vacuum by supporting Iran.

Forbes scored Claremont McKenna College a notable A-plus in the 2024 College Financial Grades catalog, which assesses “the operational soundness and balance sheet health” of private, not-for-profit colleges.  

RadioWest interviewed Professor Nicholas Buccola, author of The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America. Buccola provided expert analysis on the impact of the infamous University of Cambridge debate between Baldwin and Buckley about whether the American Dream had been achieved at the expense of Black Americans.

Professor Minxin Pei was quoted in The Federalist discussing the negative impacts of President Xi Jinping’s centralization of power on China’s economy. The article highlights the conjectured weight of internal over external actors when assessing China’s recent economic hurdles.

Professor Nita Kumar was recognized as a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship to explore gender hierarchies and historical changes in 20th-century India. Kumar was selected from nearly 3,000 applicants based on her distinguished career and the relevance of her research.

The Rose Institute of State and Local Government was referenced for their newest release in collaboration with the Kosmont Companies, the 2024 Kosmont Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey. Their research reveals that business expenses in California are generally higher than in other western states and vary significantly within the state.

Professor Jack Pitney was interviewed by Econotimes to examine the swift consolidation of support for Kamala Harris. He highlighted the strategic advantage Harris gained by securing the nomination early, which helped avoid intra-party conflicts at the Democratic National Convention. His analysis highlights the effectiveness of Harris' campaign in rapidly amassing delegate support and solidifying her position as the leading candidate for the nomination.

Professor Jack Pitney provides expert analysis on the political implications of Kamala Harris’s endorsement and the potential impact on other political figures, particularly California Governor Gavin Newsom.

“Jack Pitney, Claremont McKenna College Professor, talks about what lies ahead for the Vice President in her presidential campaign, what to expect from opponent Donald Trump, Biden’s decision to exit the campaign, and more.”