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The Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics is a bipartisan research & teaching institute within the University of Akron. Bliss leadership tweets: @RayCBliss

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On the Ray Horner Show, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the impacts of the U.S. and Iran conflict. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

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Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

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The University of Akron Press: A new book, "When Ohio Was Blue," by Dale Butland, part of the Bliss Institute Series.
- A political memoir for readers who may not be deeply immersed in politics, offering vivid, behind-the-scenes accounts of Ohio Politics https://t.co/zseg77IK6x

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Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, talks about fundraising advantages Ohio democrats have over their GOP challengers. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

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On the Ray Horner Show, Dr. David B. Cohen, prof. of political science, discusses ICE, the Trump administration and the recent headlines in MN. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program & a fellow of the Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
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Missed our State of the Parties Conference 2025? Steve Kaufman of Kaufman Photography created a fantastic video!

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Dr. David Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the government shutdown, election results and Ohio’s new congressional districts. Cohen is director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
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On this episode of “Sound of Ideas,” Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the recent election. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

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Please join us for Myth Busting the Rural Voter: What Data Shows, by Daniel Shea, Colby College. The event will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at InfoCision Stadium. The reception begins at 5:30 p.m. RSVP to the Bliss Institute at [email protected] or 330-972-5155.

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In this story, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the redistricting process in Ohio. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

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Dr. David B. Cohen discusses the possibility of Democrats benefitting from a Trump administration that has low polling numbers. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.
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Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the possibility of Republicans losing control of the House. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

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In this story, Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses redistricting in Ohio. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

https://t.co/zlfr920Csh

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Dr. John Green discusses gerrymandering and redistricting in Texas and Ohio. He also discusses the possibility Sherrod Brown making a run at a Senate seat, tariffs and President Donald Trump’s recent activities in the White House.

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Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses a Republican push to create tributes to President Donald Trump. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

https://t.co/toMmvPdn5E

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Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discusses the process of redistricting in Ohio. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics
https://t.co/bNsWoMuptB

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In this article, Dr. John Green, emeritus director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics and distinguished professor emeritus of political science, discusses a Pew study that showed President Donald Trump was able to expand his coalition.

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Dr. David B. Cohen, professor of political science, discussed President Trumps use of profanity in recent press briefing. Cohen is also director of UA’s Applied Politics program and a fellow of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics.

https://t.co/Cg2bmJrPdF

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In continuing coverage, Dr. Karl C. Kaltenthaler, director of the Michael J. Morell Center for Intelligence and Security Studies and professor in the Department of Political Science, discusses regime change in Iran.

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