Between social media platforms and 24/7 broadcast news, there is more political coverage than ever, and more people can voice their opinions. President Donald Trump has even been able to bypass traditional gatekeepers, creating his own social media platform, Truth Social, to directly engage and spread information. How did we get here? Dr. Larry Sabato will discuss the digital advent from the first TV ad to the current 24-hour news cycle and its impact on national politics.
Citizens often learn about politics through television, newspapers, and social media. No matter the medium, each impacts our understanding of politics and can shape our thinking and voting behavior. A lifelong political analyst, Sabato harnesses the power of media alongside other predictors to forecast political outcomes.
He leads Sabato's Crystal Ball, one of the most accurate political forecasting platforms in the U.S., praised by outlets including The Daily Beast, Harvard Political Review, and Pew Research. Sabato is also a frequent commentator on CNN, BBC, and major networks, and has written over two dozen books on American politics. His latest, "Campaign of Chaos: Trump, Biden, Harris and the 2024 American Election," analyzed the unique November 2024 election with the late exit of President Biden from the campaign and the resurgence of President Donald J. Trump for his second term.
Sabato is a respected political analyst, best-selling author, and founder of the University of Virginia's Center for Politics. A Rhodes Scholar and four-time Emmy winner, he has taught over 20,000 students and earned UVA's highest honor, the Thomas Jefferson Award.
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