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Christopher Carman

@cjcarman.bsky.social
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Prof of Political Representation at University of Glasgow - studies US and Scottish politics, elections and public opinion, esp political compromise. Sometime attends polisci conferences and/or punk & ska gigs. In spare time watches the seals in Loch Fyne

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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
This is a mistake. Whatever you think of Reform policies, you have to recognise that lots of people in Scotland voted for them. A responsible governing party should seek to constructively engage across society - even with those with whom we (strongly) disagree.
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 14/11/2024
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...
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 05/11/2024
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
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 24/10/2024
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
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 18/09/2024
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...
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 30/08/2024
*checks calendar* yes, it IS still AUGUST… and the grocery store has 2024 Advent Calendars on sale!!! WTF!!! #christmastooearly #itisonlyaugust #santastillneedshisrest #theelvesarestillmakingtgetoys
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 21/07/2024
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…
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 07/05/2024
Sunset from the building formerly known as the Adam Smith Building at University of Glasgow
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 03/04/2024
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?
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 18/01/2024
Bright cold morning in Glasgow… topped off with a wee hit on Radio 4 Today programme discussing Scottish politics with Nick Robinson
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
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)
First Minister Humza Yousaf and a university profScottish Government ministers in Inveraray for Travelling Cabinet meeting
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
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
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Christopher Carman @cjcarman.bsky.social · 02/10/2023
Today in #Inveraray #ArgyllandBute the Scottish Government’s Travelling Cabinet.
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