political science
noun
: a social science concerned chiefly with the description and analysis of political and especially governmental institutions and processes
political scientist
noun
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a degree in political science
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Longtime political science professor Gary Rose of Sacred Heart University in Fairfield says that Jeffries helps Larson among liberals.
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Augustine holds a law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Duke University.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Melissa Michelson, a political science professor at Menlo College, said the donor list signals concern among wealthy Californians about potential tax increases.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
That sort of utilization of AI is what concerns Michael Tesler, an expert on campaigns and elections who teaches political science at UC Irvine.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Augustine holds a law degree from Vanderbilt University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Duke University.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Melissa Michelson, a political science professor at Menlo College, said the donor list signals concern among wealthy Californians about potential tax increases.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026
That sort of utilization of AI is what concerns Michael Tesler, an expert on campaigns and elections who teaches political science at UC Irvine.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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