Robert Schmuhl
Walter H. Annenberg-Edmund P. Joyce Professor of American Studies and Journalism
Areas of Expertise
American Culture, journalistic ethics, journalism, American politics and the media
Director of Notre Dame’s John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy, Schmuhl often serves as an expert resource for reporters seeking comment on the American political landscape and its relationship with the media. He is a critic of the primary system, stating “The process for selecting the highest office is hopelessly confusing, constantly changing and seriously flawed.” Schmuhl is the author or editor of 11 books, including “Statecraft and Stagecraft: American Political Life in the Age of Personality,” which describes the cult of personality taking over politics, and “Wounded Titans: American Presidents and the Perils of Power.”
VIDEOS
ND EXPERTS
Obama campaign getting a good deal on text messaging plan
Oprah, Obama and “celebrity politics”
Presidential primaries system chaotic and broken
Schmuhl criticizes primary system
Obama forms exploratory committee; surprising similarities between senator and Reagan
ND NEWSWIRE ARTICLES
Schmuhl to deliver keynote address at Dublin conference
Schmuhl to serve as visiting fellow at University College Dublin
Robert Schmuhl receives Media Legend of the Year award
New book by Robert Schmuhl praised in Chicago Tribune review
National Press Club to feature Robert Schmuhl’s latest book
American studies professor publishes essay collection
Annenberg gift strengthens journalism at Notre Dame
IN THE NEWS
Independent.ie—Ghost of Nixon as Tea Party taxman probe comes back to haunt Obama
RTE Radio 1—President Obama under pressure over IRS investigations
Independent.ie—Robert Schmuhl: History is waiting for the president it deserves
Irish Central—Notre Dame political scientist says the Irish run the White House and Congress
Washington Post—What is Clinton’s legacy at State — and her future?
CNN—The great reset: Will Obama’s second inauguration let America turn the page?
Independent.ie—Robert Schmuhl: Second term will truly test Obama’s mettle
Independent.ie—Robert Schmuhl: That’s one battle over but many more to come for indebted States
Independent.ie—Robert Schmuhl: Republicans’ win on Rice sets the scene for a long war
Independent.ie—… but things were different in Nixon’s time
Independent.ie—Robert Schmuhl: We have to ask the question – did Obama really reach out enough?
Morning Ireland — Debate was a bare-knuckle political fight – Notre Dame Professor Robert Schmuhl
Richard Mourdock, Joe Donnelly clash in U.S. Senate debate
Senate debate highlights differences
Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette—GOP wild card in U.S. Senate race
Huffington Post—Mitt Romney’s Wawa Gaffe Just Latest Out-Of-Touch Politician Moment
Bill Moyers—The President’s Never-Ending Campaign for Cash
UPI—Politics 2012: Indiana, North Carolina, West Virginia kick off final round of primaries
RTÉ—Bachmann tops US Republican straw poll
CNBC—Should Obama Go on Vacation While Markets are So Skittish?
Christian Science Monitor—Should Obama Go on Vacation While Markets are So Skittish?
Alaska Dispatch—Is Obama’s vacation poorly timed?
RTÉ—Senate votes for US debt deal
Evansville Courier & Press—Indiana Libertarians see an opening on social issues in 2012
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