Reposted by Matt LambMichelangelo Landgrave @landgravephd.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Last call for SPSA travel grants from the LGBTQ+ status committee. Reviewing them this weekend. So please nudge your students and colleagues to apply if they need some extra support to come out. 🌈 001
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 30/09/2026We are hiring at Texas Tech: Assistant Professor in American Politics with a concentration in judicial politics. I am on the search committee so feel free to ask me questions. sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...sjobs.brassring.comAssistant Professor in American Politics - Texas Tech University - Job DetailsJob Details: The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites appli 010
Reposted by Matt LambTim Nokken @timnokken.bsky.social · 29/09/2026We're hiring! Assistant professor in American Politics, specialization in Judicial Politics. sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...sjobs.brassring.comAssistant Professor in American Politics - Texas Tech University - Job DetailsJob Details: The Department of Political Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Tech University invites appli 066
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Two hundred thousand Would be Texas voters who Are still waiting. Oops. #MidtermsInHaiku www.texastribune.org/2026/09/25/t...texastribune.orgTexas’ delayed voter applications highlight registration woesTexas is among eight states that don’t have universal online voter registration. A DPS snafu created a backlog of at least 200,000 applications this week. 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Peltola’s staff says, She is a really mean boss. “Suck it up!” say Dems #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 25/09/2026A visit from Xi On the schedule for tonight. Two sides. The same coin? #midtermsinhaiku You must let them in! A judge says of reporters. The White House sighs, "Fine". #midtermsinhaiku "I'm not sure about Those Five-Thousand Dollar Checks." GOP backtracks. #midtermsinhaiku 000
Reposted by Matt LambMichelangelo Landgrave @landgravephd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Resharing again. Apply! We want to give out money. 🏳️🌈 024
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Gas prices are high, And a conflict in Iran. Echoes of Carter #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 18/09/2026News networks are banned From the White House as of now. They were mean to him. #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 13/09/2026The GOP nom For railroad commissioner Is just a racist #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Reposting as the SPSA deadline approaches. Please apply to a Lavender grant by the end of the month 010
Reposted by Matt LambSouthern Political Science Association @spsanews.bsky.social · 11/09/2026The SPSA extended deadline for the 2027 Conference in St. Pete Beach, FL, taking place from January 13th to 16th, is this Tuesday, September 15th! Check your email or visit spsa.net/annual-meeti... for more information on how to submit to and register for the conference!spsa.net2027 Conference Information – Southern Political Science AssociationThe purpose of the Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) shall be to publish professional journals, improve teaching, promote interest and research in theoretical and practical political probl... 002
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026“Socialism sucks!” Says Trump. “So we will give you, Free cash if we win!” #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 10/09/2026“God has no gender!” Jim Talarico once said. Reps want you to know! #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026A Dallas meeting To cheer on the GOP But few are enthused #MidtermsInHaiku 010
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Want to go to #SPSA2027 but hesitant because of costs? The LGBTQ+ Status Commitee will be awarding travel grants ranging from $250-$500 to help defray cost of attendance. Apply below. SPSA deadline extended to 9/15. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...docs.google.comSPSA Lavender Travel GrantsTravel grant for 2027 meeting of the Southern Political Science Association. Preference is given to early career scholars. We expect to distribute grants in the range of $250-500. 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Canada fights back In the war of tariffs. But! Lake America #MidtermsInHaiku 011
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 07/09/2026A good point. If only Texas Tech had programming geared toward helping first gen and other underrepresented students feel like they have a home on campus.might be helpful 020
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Ken Paxton is not an ethical guy But polarization still remains high #MidtermsInIambicPentameter 130
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 04/09/2026More jobs than we thought In the August jobs report. Too little, too late? #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Shock in Iowa? Democrats are polling well A Blue Wall rebuilt? #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 03/09/2026A shake up at Fox Baritomo’s show is gone A White House job next? #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026This is what I’m hearing from a lot of students. Even the ones that like the idea of AI data centers in principle seem to dislike the execution, lack of transparency, and the feeling that they are being forced on local populations. 100
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026The war in Iran Is truly a conundrum Of Trump’s own making #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Trump wants a ballroom The Court says, “Go and build it” Reps hope no one cares #MidtermsInHaiku 010
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Age before beauty So long as you’re progressive Oh, Dem primaries! #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 02/09/2026ICE nabs Milo quick Karma brings comeuppance now As he whines to Piers #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026VBM is fraud Says a panicked GOP But that is a lie #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026The Midterms are nigh But Hegseth thinks he’s great for Twenty Twenty Eight #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Dems are elated “The Senate is ours!,” they say. But Michigan looms #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Prices are higher But Trump says not to fret now Voters look askance #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026DSA Rises Causing establishment stress Do they get why? No #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Paxton is lazy John Cornyn laments with glee Ken says, “But vegan!” #MidtermsInHaiku 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 01/09/2026I need money now Says Ken Paxton for Senate Senate Reps Say no #MidtermsInHaiku 010
Reposted by Matt LambMoriah Harman @moriahjharman.bsky.social · 28/08/2026The Department of Political Science at Texas Tech is hosting this year’s Texas American Behavior Conference (11/13-11/14). If you’re a grad student or faculty member (at a TX university) studying American Political Behavior, please apply! Deadline 9/1/26. esrlttu.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...esrlttu.gov1.qualtrics.comQualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience ManagementThe most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today. 066
Reposted by Matt LambRoberto F. Carlos @robertocarlos.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Can't sleep? Come check us out, including @mattlamb.bsky.social, who accidentally got left off the flyer. We have it all: survey experiments, field experiments with real child-parent dyads, and AI. What a way to start Saturday morning in Boston. 011
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Though it appears they forgot to list my name on this announcement I am also a coauthor on this paper. Come see @robertocarlos.bsky.social present it at APSA in Boston 130
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Dan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan over his opponent Dan Sullivan. 040
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026There are a few inaccuracies in this article. First, it was a series of several faculty meetings, not one single faculty meeting as the article suggests. Second, the article mentions refreshments. I was at one of the meetings and there were, in fact, no refreshments provided. 040
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Never forget…unless you want to. We’re making it optional. 000
Reposted by Matt LambBrendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Can't say gay and bisexual people were killed in the Holocaust in the core curriculum *at an American university* www.nytimes.com/2026/08/18/u... 571839674
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 12/08/2026NYT: Whether it’s Hong wanting to cancel Thanksgiving or Trump wanting to cancel elections, both parties have a problem with cancel culture. 010
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 08/08/2026Trump is always less popular than ever and always within 2 points of 40% 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Does anyone have a "professorial pet peeves" section in their syllabi? Like, things that won't result in formal sanctions against a student but will land them outside of your good graces? 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 31/07/2026We are hiring in Public Administration at Texas Tech. Preference for those who research in Public Budgeting, Public Financial Management, Grant-Writing, and/or data science/management See the full description at sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Sear...sjobs.brassring.comSearch Jobs at | Texas Tech University SystemSearch for Internet job openings. 000
Reposted by Matt LambMelissa Baker @melissabaker.bsky.social · 22/06/2026Recently @mattlamb.bsky.social wrote up something for @spssi.bsky.social’s Foward newsletter about our (with @landgravephd.bsky.social) paper on linked fate and young Latino vote choice in the 2024 election. www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fu...spssi.orgSPSSI | Forward Spring 2026 Lamb Baker Landgrave 033
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 03/06/2026All right, let's see what's at the top of the inbox on the second day of this wonderful Pride month 020
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 29/05/2026An important reminder as we see these early polls is that O'Rourke managed to get 48% of the vote in 2018. Even if Talarico runs ever so slightly ahead of O'Rourke or Paxton runs ever so slightly behind Cruz, that might not cut it. But we'll see. 50% plus one! 000
Matt Lamb @mattlamb.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Though the focus has been on the TX GOP Senate primary, tonight marks the end of an era for both parties in Texas 000
