we know that partisanship now drives economic and social policy perceptions in the US - but this graph is striking. I just told a class that right after Trump's inauguration we'd see a shift in economic evaluations... it only took days after the election! graph frm www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/b...

Last week at my @UofGlasgow @StevensonTrust lecture on the US POTUS election I said/joked I was waiting for a news report saying that the Amish in PA were going to be the crucial voting group in the state. #nailedit #LancasterPA #youknowyouarefromLancasterwhen

As what constitutes “fascism” seems to be a topic of conversation at the moment, let’s look at the definition of the term in the Oxford Dictionary of Politics (2009, 3rd ed pg193). #fascist #fascism #polisci #2024

Is there a candidate Americans (sort of) like? Harris (just barely) tips into net positive approval rating while Trump remains flat in the negative territory #US2024 #POTUSelection www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

*checks calendar* yes, it IS still AUGUST… and the grocery store has 2024 Advent Calendars on sale!!! WTF!!! #christmastooearly #itisonlyaugust #santastillneedshisrest #theelvesarestillmakingtgetoys

Oft. So much captured in these graphs from @data.ft.com: (1) becoming a convicted felon has worked out pretty well for Trump fundraising; & (2) even BEFORE the debate disaster Biden was falling behind on fundraising. Will be interesting/scary to see July totals when the come out…

Sunset from the building formerly known as the Adam Smith Building at University of Glasgow

My friends who study authoritarianism will know better than me, but isn’t a hallmark changing the rules of the game to make sure you win?

Bright cold morning in Glasgow… topped off with a wee hit on Radio 4 Today programme discussing Scottish politics with Nick Robinson

Enjoyed having a chance to catch-up a bit with a former student today… who just so happens to be Scotland’s First Minister (in #Inveraray #Argyll for the innovative Travelling Cabinet meeting - positive public engagement from the Scottish Government)

Nice to have #Scotland First Minister ⁦‪@HumzaYousaf‬⁩ to mention #LochFyne Bard #EwanMacColl at the opening of the ⁦‪@scotgov‬⁩ Travelling Cabinet in #Inveraray #ArgyllandBute - here are some photos of the monument to Ewan MacColl

Today in #Inveraray #ArgyllandBute the Scottish Government’s Travelling Cabinet.