John Sivolella
Cognoscenti contributor
John Sivolella is on the faculty at Columbia University, where he teaches about the presidency, federal agencies and public policy.
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George H.W. Bush's Legacy Of Restraint
The scope of President Bush’s lifelong public service was breathtaking, writes John Sivolella.
Predictability In A Turbulent Time: In His 2nd Term, Expect More Of The Same From Charlie Baker
Baker’s model may not be every governor’s cup of tea, writes John Sivolella, but it has served him well during an era of extreme national discord.
Welcome To Divided Government. Will Democrats Overplay Their Hand?
The midterm outcome didn’t match the hyperbole of the build-up, writes John Sivolella. It has, however, set the stage for a profound juxtaposition of presidential vulnerability and power.
Trump's SOTU Guests Bridge Partisan Divide, But On Substance Rift Remains
The guests reminded us that we are all one nation, writes John Sivolella, and that there are communal experiences that supersede petty political differences.
Final Debate Scorecard: Chris Wallace Wins, Democracy Does Not
The nation’s high anxiety continues.
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The Spectacle In St. Louis: A Look At The Debate And The Damage Done
It was nasty and it got personal, writes John Sivolella. And that was even before the first word was uttered in Sunday's second presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald...
After A Grand Build Up, Anticlimactic First Debate Contained Few Surprises
The overwhelming emotion the debate left the viewer with was melancholy, writes John Sivolella. Maybe it was the realization that the electorate deserves better.
Playing The Expectations Game: At First Debate, All Eyes Will Be On Trump
Many viewers will tune in for the show rather than the substance. They’ll be watching partly to see which version of Donald Trump will decide to make an appearance on...
10 Takeaways Going Into The Final Night Of The GOP Convention
John Sivolella, a political scientist and Massachusetts delegate, is on the ground in Cleveland.
Will The Real GOP Please Stand Up?
As the Republican National Convention kicks off in Cleveland, a delegate laments the missed opportunity for his party.