Kamala Harris vies for Democratic nomination for president

Members of the media may directly contact:


Elizabeth Dubois (English only)

Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Faculty of Arts, and University Research Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology.

Elizabeth.Dubois@uottawa.ca

Dr. Elizabeth Dubois’ work examines political uses of digital media including media manipulation, citizen engagement, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Dubois - who runs the Pol Comm Tech Lab - can speak to the ways online communities have responded, fundraising, and the communication strategies and branding as they relate to technology.

Serge Elie Banyongen (English and French)

Part-time Professor, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences

Serge.Banyongen@uottawa.ca

Professor Banyongen can discuss the political communication issues and themes like name calling, character assassination, or the importance of personal stories in the larger American story. He can deconstruct all the disruptive techniques of campaign tactics.

Errol Mendes (English only)

Full Professor, Faculty of Law - Common Law Section

emendes@uOttawa.ca

"As an expert in the rule of law and democratic constitutions, I like the idea of Trump facing a prosecutor, including her prosecution of sex offenders. This is the ultimate contest of potential autocracy vs. the rule of law and democracy."

Charles-Étienne Beaudry (English and French)

Lecturer, School of Political Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences

cbeaudr5@uottawa.ca

"American politics presents real saga in this election year. President Biden made a courageous choice, a sacrifice that is to his credit. Democrats are currently closing ranks behind Kamala Harris, a woman who exudes integrity and is an electrifying speaker. She has participated in several progressive reforms since assuming the Vice-Presidency such as: the Inflation Reduction Act; strengthening social protections starting with Medicare; mitigating gun violence; the defense of civil rights for minorities; and the diminution of student debt for millions of young Americans. The Democratic campaign should put the emphasis on those policy successes and avoid concentrating too much on Donald Trump's flaws."