12 August 2020

African-American vote has saved Biden's tilt at leadership

Professor Simon Jackman

USSC CEO Simon Jackman told Sky News that the African-American constituency in South Carolina has saved Joe Biden’s tilt at the Democratic leadership and Kamala Harris as running mate will further help his cause.

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Professor Simon Jackman
Professor Simon Jackman was Chief Executive Officer of the United States Studies Centre from April 2016 to May 2022. Between 1996 and 2016, he was a Professor of Political Science and Statistics at Stanford University. Jackman's teaching and research centres on public opinion, election campaigns, political participation, and electoral systems with special emphasis on American and Australian politics.

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