October 23, 2008

Marking the longest nomination process in U.S. history, the 2008 election cycle has hosted record breaking fundraising efforts, voter turnout and a long battle for the first African American to become the Democratic nominee. Government professor Clyde Wilcox discusses the 2008 election cycle's historical significance, the role of religion in politics, what a Democratic president will mean for the Christian Right, as well as other trends.

Clyde Wilcox is a professor of government. He writes on religion and politics, gender politics, campaign finance, interest groups, and other topics. His main focus is American politics but he also writes on comparative politics and travels widely to lecture.