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A.J. Simmons
Research director, UIS Center for State Policy and LeadershipAJ Simmons is the Research Director of the Center for State Policy and Leadership at UIS. He holds a PhD from the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University. He likes bowling and discussing politics with people he disagrees with.
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COMMENTARY - Recent events may have proven political parties do matter.
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COMMENTARY - Polling in early summer may not be that useful in determining presidential election winner.
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Commentary on viability of third party presidential candidates and associated research
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Commentary on what to make of polling in this unusual election cycle
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Commentary on gun policy research