Meena Bose
Professor of Political Science, Executive Dean for Public Policy & Public Service Programs | Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY, UNITED STATES
Dr. Meena Bose is Executive Dean of Hofstra University’s Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs
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Meena Bose is Executive Dean for Public Policy and Public Service Programs, Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, and Director of the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, at Hofstra University. She is the author of Shaping and Signaling Presidential Policy: The National Security Decision Making of Eisenhower and Kennedy (Texas A&M University Press, 1998), and the editor of several volumes in presidential studies, including most recently Executive Policymaking: The Role of the OMB in the Presidency (ed. Meena Bose and Andrew Rudalevige, Brookings Institution Press, 2020). She is an author of the American Government: Institutions and Policies textbook (17th edition forthcoming 2021) and of The Paradoxes of the American Presidency textbook (5th edition, Oxford University Press, 2018).
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Executive Policymaking: The Role of the OMB in the Presidency (professional)
2020-10-06
Executive Policymaking: The Role of the OMB in the Presidency, a book co-edited by Executive Dean and Political Science Professor Meena Bose, introduces readers to the operations and responsibilities of the Office of Management and Budget, one of the federal government’s most powerful but least understood agencies, according to Dr. Bose. Executive Policymaking: The Role of the OMB in the Presidency was published by Brookings Institution Press and is available on Kindle and in paperback format.
The Barack Obama Presidency: Hope and Change (professional)
2023-04-19
Dr. Bose directed Hofstra's 13th presidential conference. During each presidential conference, Hofstra brings together scholars, policy makers, and journalists for panels and roundtables to discuss a president's campaign, political leadership, policy agenda, and legacy. The event continued Hofstra’s distinguished tradition of hosting conferences on the administrations of every U.S. president since the university’s founding in 1935, from Franklin Delano Roosevelt forward. hofstra.edu/obama
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Princeton University: Ph. D., Political Science 1996
Princeton University: M.A., Political Science 1992
Pennsylvania State University: B.A., International Politics 1990
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Media Appearances (66)
Kamala Harris Picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Her Running Mate
NY1/ Spectrum News tv
2024-08-06
Dr. Meena Bose talked to NY1 Spectrum News about Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her presidential running mate. The interview was conducted by Hofstra alum and NY1 news anchor Shannan Ferry ’14.
Putting Biden’s Withdrawal from the 2024 in Historical Context
The New York Times print
2024-07-22
Presidential historian Meena Bose talked to Reuters, The New York Times, Voice of America, WCBS-AM radio, and News 12 Long Island about President Joe Biden’s historic withdrawal from the 2024 race and next steps for the Democrats as the DNC approaches.
What happens next if Biden drops out of the presidential race
CNBC online
2024-07-18
CNBC talked to presidential scholar Meena Bose about next steps for the Democrats if President Joe Biden withdraws from the 2024 race. “The vice president is the logical choice, obviously,” said Dr. Bose, who noted that Kamala Harris has already been vetted, and the fundraising war chest that the Biden campaign has amassed in the current election cycle would transfer to her if she took over the ticket.
Selection of J.D. Vance Energizes the RNC
Fox 5 WNYW-TV tv
2024-07-15
Presidential scholar Meena Bose was interviewed by WNYW-TV Fox 5 about the Republican National Convention and how former President Donald Trump’s selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate has energized the GOP.
How Will Assassination Attempt Impact the Presidential Race
WABC-TV Extra Time online
2024-07-15
Dr. Meena Bose discussed what impact the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump may have on the 2024 race. (She comes on approximately 12:15 minutes into the broadcast.)
SCOTUS immunity decision impact for future presidents
WABC-TV Extra Time online
2024-07-01
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by WABC-TV Extra Time about the Supreme Court’s ruling that ruling that presidents are immune from prosecution for their “official” acts and how that may impact former President Donald Trump’s current legal challenges and the terms of future US presidents. (Dr. Bose appears approximately 3:25 minutes into the broadcast)
Biden debate flop leads Democrats to call for new nominee — but replacing him is tough to do
CNBC online
2024-06-28
Following the June 27 debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, Dr. Meena Bose talked to CNBC. President Biden’s weak performance prompted discussions of whether he should continue his re-election campaign. “Democrats are in a very difficult situation because it’s late in the campaign for a change,” she said. The only feasible way Dr. Bose could see it playing out is with Biden throwing his full support behind Vice President Kamala Harris to become the new nominee.
Trump made US history as first felon president. Now what?
Courthouse News online
2024-05-31
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by Courthouse News about the guilty verdict in former President Donald Trump’s “hush money” trial and how it might impact voters this coming election. Trump is the first U.S. president to be charged with — and now convicted of — a crime “The presidency is the highest office in the land, and there is an expectation that presidents are supposed to represent kind of the best the United States has as far as character, leadership, responsibility,” said Dr. Bose. “And the convicted felon obviously doesn’t meet those expectations.”
Newly Announced Debates are Uncharted Territory
WNYW-TV Fox 5 tv
2024-05-15
Dr. Meena Bose appeared on WNYW Fox 5 to discuss the debates agreed upon by President Biden and former President Trump and and how they will differ from those that have been produced by the Commission on Presidential Debates since 1988.
Joe Biden's 'Remarkable' Loss to Donald Trump Over Campus Protests
Newsweek online
2024-05-15
Newsweek interviewed Dr. Meena Bose about President Biden losing ground with young, progressive voters over his support of Israel in its war against Hamas. Dr. Bose suggested that it’s still early in the election cycle, and many students may begin following the election closer to November.
Donald Trump May Not Be Able to Save Mike Johnson
Newsweek online
2024-04-19
The Speaker of the House is moving forward with Democratic-backed legislation that would provide aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Some conservatives in Congress oppose this legislation and have threatened a vote on a motion to vacate the speakership. In light of these threats, former President Donald Trump offered praise of Johnson, following a meeting between the two last week in Mar-a-Lago. “It’s not clear that Speaker Johnson’s critics in the House will respond to what former President Trump says,” Dr. Bose explained to Newsweek. “Given that a single member, per the Republican rules, can introduce the motion to vacate, that’s a very low bar.”
Long road to November vote: Short primary may not benefit voters
UPI online
2024-03-14
UPI talked to Dr. Bose about the abbreviated primary, now that President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have each won enough delegates to secure the nomination of their party.
How Greg Abbott Forced Democrats to Change
Newsweek online
2024-01-03
Newsweek interviewed Dr. Meena Bose about Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has reshaped the U.S. political landscape on immigration by busing migrants from Texas to Democratic-led sanctuary cities.
Less than a year until the US presidential elections: what are voters worried about?
Voice of America online
2023-12-14
Dr. Bose spoke to Voice of America about the issues of most concern to voters and their mindset as the race for the presidency heats up. “Most voters will look back at the last four years and make an assessment of how the incumbent president is doing and if they are satisfied with the job they will vote for him. If they are not happy, they will vote against… that is not necessarily an endorsement of a rival, but a rejection of the incumbent,” explained Dr. Bose.
Long Islanders remember JFK 60 years after president's assassination
Newsday print
2023-11-18
Dr. Meena Bose interviewed by Newsday regarding the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the impact he had on Long Island residents during his campaign. “I’ve only read about the appearances by Kennedy here in Hempstead and then in Commack,” said Dr. Bose told Newsday. “But when you see photos of the crowds, when you see the images. … Seeing that, it really brought to light what I’ve heard so many say about Kennedy over the years — just what kind of energy and enthusiasm he brought to politics.”
Rosalynn Carter dies: Former first lady visited Hofstra University, Riverhead, other Long Island places
Newsday online
2023-11-20
Dr. Meena Bose spoke to Newsday for an article reflecting on the life of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and her visits to the local area during and after her husband’s presidency. Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were both guests at Hofstra in 1990 for the presidential conference, Jimmy Carter: Keeping Faith. Dr. Bose said that Mrs. Carter will be remembered “as a pioneering first lady, who was very much a partner with her husband throughout his life and political career.”
Long Islanders remember JFK 60 years after president's assassination
Newsday print
2023-11-18
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by Newsday regarding the 60th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and the impact he had on Long Island residents during his campaign.
Johnson, Biden need to come together quickly to confront major issues, experts say
Newsday print
2023-11-05
Newsday talked to Dr. Bose about the need for new House Speaker Mike Johnson and President Joe Biden to forge a productive working relationship, even though they are on opposite sides politically.
Obama Administration Executive Branch Policy Making
C-Span tv
2023-10-14
Dr. Bose directed and served as a panelist for Hofstra's 13th presidential conference, The Barack Obama Presidency: Hope and Faith. C-Span broadcast one of Dr. Bose's panels: "Obama Administration Executive Branch Policy Making." Also serving on the panel were the Honorable Jacob J. Lew, Lindsay Goldberg, New York Times reporter Peter Baker; author and filmmaker Chris Whipple, and Hofstra professors Richard Hayes and James Sample.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Gives Republicans a List of Demands
Newsweek online
2023-10-11
Dr. Bose was interviewed by Newsweek regarding the challenges the GOP is facing in replacing ousted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Age Raises in Concerns in Next Presidential Election
FOX 5 News NY tv
2023-09-19
Dr. Bose was interviewed by WNYW Fox 5 about a poll that reported the ages of President Biden and former President Trump are a concern to voters. Dr. Bose suggested that President Biden stay focused on issues that have the potential to sway voters.
From Hoover to Nixon to Obama, Presidential Centers Call to Protect Democracy
The New York Times print
2023-09-07
In this New York Times article, Dr. Bose is interviewed regarding a collective statement issued by a coalition of presidential centers and foundations on the importance of protecting the pillars of American democracy and maintaining civility in politics. The Times reports that never before has such a broad coalition of legacy institutions from former administrations – representing nearly every president from Hoover to Obama – joined together on a single issue. “You see former presidents typically attending events together, such as, for example, after the passing of former President George H.W. Bush,” said Dr. Bose. “But to have the centers unite, this institutionalizes the significance of bipartisan commitment. … It gives both personal and institutional force to the statement.”
What is the reason for the absence of President Biden in the primary debates?
Voice of America online
2023-08-15
In this story for Voice of America, Dr. Bose explained why it is not uncommon for a sitting president to choose to not participate in a primary debate.
Pence Qualifies for First Republican National Debate
Fox News Radio radio
2023-08-09
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by FOX News radio stations about former Vice President Mike Pence’s announcement that he has met the requirements to qualify for the first Republican presidential nomination debate. Dr. Bose was interviewed on WILS in Lansing, MI; WSJK in Champagne, IL; and WCCS in Homer City, PA.
Donald Trump indictment puts Joe Biden in uncomfortable spot
Newsday print
2023-06-13
Dr. Bose was interviewed by Newsday for the article: “Donald Trump indictment puts Joe Biden in uncomfortable spot.” She said, “it is essential that the Biden White House is removed from the indictment and investigations of former President Trump, just to avoid any appearance of partisanship. … [it is] important for President Biden, not to give any kind of commentary on this. The legal process has to unfold and that will hopefully minimize the political attacks that are taking place.”
ALAN DERSHOWITZ SLAMS TRUMP INDICTMENT, SHARES ONE ‘DAMNING PIECE OF EVIDENCE’ IN DOJ'S CASE
Fox News Radio radio
2023-06-13
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by FOX News radio stations about the indictment of former President Donald Trump, and accusations made by Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz suggesting that Special Counsel Jack Smith’s assignment was to “Get Trump.”
Trump Arraignment Unprecedented
WCBS-AM radio
2023-04-06
Meena Bose was interviewed by WCBS-AM radio about former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan this week. While this was an unprecedented moment in US history, she also spoke about other former presidents who have faced legal battles.
A President Faces Prosecution, and a Democracy Is Tested
The New York Times print
2023-03-30
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed for this article about the indictment against former president Donald Trump and what that means for the US political landscape.
TRUMP SAYS HE'LL BE ARRESTED TUESDAY AS DA EYES CHARGES
Fox News Radio radio
2023-03-21
Donald Trump said in a social media post that he will be arrested Tuesday (March 21, 2023) as a New York prosecutor is eyeing charges in a case examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with the former president. Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network early Saturday that “illegal leaks” from the Manhattan district attorney’s office indicate that “THE FAR & AWAY LEADING REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE & FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILL BE ARRESTED ON TUESDAY". Trump urged his followers to protest. Law enforcement officials in New York have been making security preparations for the possibility that Trump could be indicted. There has been no public announcement of any time frame for the grand jury’s secret work in the case, including any potential vote on whether to indict the ex-president. Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed on WWVA in Wheeling, WV; WAAV in Wilmington, NC; and WILS in Lansing, MI.
Trump's Ex-Lawyer Defends DeSantis Silence on Possible Manhattan Indictment
Newsweek online
2023-03-19
Dr. Bose was interviewed by Newsweek regarding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ silence on a potential indictment of former President Donald Trump. The Manhattan District Attorney is investigating an alleged 2016 hush money payment Trump’s team made to adult film star Stormy Daniels over an alleged affair, which Trump has denied. Although many Republicans have spoken out against the investigation, DeSantis and former United Nations ambassador Nikki Haley, who has announced her intentions to run for President, have both – until recently – remained quiet. Dr. Bose told Newsweek that potential presidential candidates may have a “natural reticence” of not speaking about a legal investigation.
The American presidency faces a triple threat. Can it survive?
Los Angeles Times print
2023-02-20
Dr. Meena Bose's column reflects on current challenges to America’s political system, including electoral college controversies, presidential responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the January 6 assault on the US Capitol.
State of the Union Priorities Could Be Doomed: Experts
Newsweek online
2023-02-08
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by Newsweek about President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on February 7. She said Biden’s speech was “clearly structured, motivated and heartfelt,” and praised the President for the civil nature of the address and for clearly laying out his economic agenda. However, she warned that several of Biden’s goals, including efforts to codify abortion rights and pass police reform, are unlikely to make progress in Congress due to a lack of Republican support.
Move to Expel Intel Democrats Escalates Partisan Warfare
Fox News Radio radio
2022-11-23
A GOP promise to expel two Democrats from the House Intelligence Committee would dramatically escalate partisan warfare over panel assignments, potentially ending the intelligence career of Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) while increasing fears that the new majority intends to trample on minority rights. Fox News Radio stations interviewed Dr. Meena Bose about the vow by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif), who is seeking support for Speakership in the new House. Dr. Bose was interviewed on WSJK in Champaign, IL; WWVA in Wheeling, WV; and KBUL in Billings, MT.
Criminal Probe Into Transport of Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
Fox News Radio radio
2022-09-21
Authorities in Texas are investigating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over an operation to fly 50 migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts last week. Fox News Radio stations interviewed Dr. Meena Bose, about the probe on September 21. Dr. Bose was interviewed on WILS in Lansing, MI; WBAP in Fort Worth, TX; WWVA in Wheeling, WV; WJR in Detroit, MI; and KPNW in Portland, OR. Wheeling, WV; WERC in Birmingham, AL; KTBB in Tyler, TX; and WIMA in Lima, OH.
Pentagon Rejects DC Mayor's Requests for National Guard
Fox News Radio radio
2022-08-24
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by FOX Radio stations on August 24 to discuss the migrant crisis in Washington, DC. Thousands of migrants have been arriving in the nation’s capital in recent months. The Pentagon twice rejected Mayor Bowser’s requests for 150 National Guard troops on the grounds that it would would lead to ‘diminished readiness.’ Dr. Bose was interviewed on WWVA in Wheeling, WV; WERC in Birmingham, AL; KTBB in Tyler, TX; and WIMA in Lima, OH.
ELON MUSK SLAMS BIDEN: 'THE REAL PRESIDENT IS WHOEVER CONTROLS THE TELEPROMPTER'
Fox News Radio radio
2022-05-18
Dr. Meena Bose appeared on the FOX Radio Network on May 18 to discuss Elon Musk’s harsh criticism of President Biden in a podcast and warning that if the US government continues printing money, inflation will get worse and the U.S. might follow the path of Venezuela. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; WERC in Birmingham, AL; WSJK in Champaign, IL; WBAP in Dallas, TX; WFLA in Orlando, FL; and WILS in Lansing, MI.
Meena Bose *96 Studies the Most Defining Presidential Decisions
Princeton Alumni Weekly online
2021-12-01
Dr. Meena Bose was interviewed by her alma mater's online newsletter about the decision-making processes of our nation’s presidents.
Reviewing VP Harris’s Diplomatic Visit to France
Fox News Radio radio
2021-11-12
Dr. Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, appeared on the FOX Radio Network on November 12, 2021, to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s diplomatic trip to France, where she met with French President Emmanuel Macron and visited a COVID-19 lab, after which she was criticized for using what appeared to be a French accent when speaking. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; WERC in Birmingham, AL; WFRK in Florence, SC, and WILS in Lansing, MI.
GOP BACKS DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT THAT REQUIRES WOMEN TO REGISTER FOR DRAFT
Fox News Radio radio
2021-09-21
Dr. Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, appeared on the FOX Radio Network on September 22, 2021, to talk about the GOP’s backing of the Defense Authorization Act, which requires women to register for the draft. The House Republican Conference expressed support for the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which contains an amendment that requires women to register for the draft. A House panel voted 35-24 on Sept. 1 to approve an amendment introduced by Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pa., that would effectively require women ages 18-25 to register for the Selective Service System like their male counterparts. The Senate Armed Services Committee made a similar vote in July to expand any potential draft to women. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; KPEL in Lafayette, LA; KURV in McAllen, TX; and WILS in Lansing, MI.
AOC CALLS HARRIS' IMMIGRATION COMMENTS 'DISAPPOINTING' AS VP WARNS MIGRANTS 'DO NOT COME'
Fox News Radio radio
2021-06-09
Dr. Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, appeared on the FOX Radio Network on June 9 to discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s diplomatic visit to Guatemala and her comments on immigration. Harris said during a press conference that migrants looking to cross the U.S. border should not come. These remarks were criticized by some progressive Democrats as “disappointing.” Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; KTBB in Tyler, TX; WILS in Lansing, MI; and WSJK in Champaign, IL.
Biden speech to Congress: Start time, how to watch and stream
The Philadelphia Inquirer print
2021-04-28
In a break from tradition, a fellow Democrat will deliver a formal response to Biden’s speech. Rather than criticize Biden, Rep. Jamaal Bowman (D, N.Y.), speaking on behalf of the left-wing Working Families Party, said he plans to deliver a speech to cue the president in on what progressives want to see next out of the administration. It’s the first time in modern history a member of the president’s own party will deliver an official response to this type of speech. It’s also a sign that progressives who unified behind Biden during the 2020 election are willing to buck party leadership, according to Meena Bose, executive dean for public policy and public service at Hofstra University. “This indicates the diversity of policy views within the Democratic Party, and the clear movement for action,” Bose said.
House Passes DC Statehood Bill
Fox News Radio radio
2021-04-23
Dr. Meena Bose appeared on the FOX Radio Network on April 23, 2021, to discuss legislation that passed in the House to make Washington DC the 51st state and grant its residents full representation in Congress. The legislation has the support from President Biden but faces long odds of passing in the split Senate. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of Fox News Radio stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; WERC in Birmingham, AL; WFRK in Florence, SC; WILS in Lansing, MI; and WSJK in Champaign, IL.
Leadership includes humility? Some Republicans see an ideal to revive.
Christian Science Monitor print
2021-02-02
In the aftermath of the Capitol riot, some Republicans say the party needs to recover a lost principle of democratic leadership: humility and a sense of service. “We expect our political leaders, our elected officials, to listen to the popular will of the majority, but we also must expect them to make decisions on behalf of broader interests – and those may not always be congruent with our individual, particular, or partisan interests,” says Meena Bose, a political scientist at Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York.
Covering the Inauguration
Fox News Radio radio
2021-01-20
Dr. Meena Bose discussed inauguration activities on FOX Radio Network the morning of January 20, 2021. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WPEL in Lafayette, LA; WTKS in Savannah, GA; WILS in Lansing, MI; WERC in Birmingham, AL; WSJK in Champaign, IL; WHO in Des Moines, IA; and WDUN in Gainesville, GA. She also appeared on FOX5 NY’s Good Day NY and the afternoon news that same day.
How Invocation of the 25th Amendment Against Trump Could Backfire On the GOP
Sputnik News online
2021-01-07
After rioters stormed the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, Sputnik News interviewed Dr. Bose about speculation to invoke the 25th amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. "The resignations that have taken place within the White House, that are pending, questions about a call for impeachment, possibly invoking the 25th Amendment - the universal condemnation from not just Democrats, but within the president's party – make clear that the Republican Party has finally had enough", she said.
Balance of Power in the Senate and Its Implications on the Biden Presidency
NewsNation online
2021-01-05
Professor Meena Bose joined NewsNation on Tuesday, Jan. 5 to discuss the balance of power in the Senate and its implications on Joe Biden's presidency.
PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS ANNOUNCED ON TWITTER THAT HE'LL BE ANNOUNCING HIS SUPREME COURT NOMINEE THIS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Fox News Radio radio
2020-09-25
Dr. Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, appeared on the FOX Radio Network on September 25, 2020, to discuss how Senator Kamala Harris is set to step into the spotlight once President Trump announces his Supreme Court nominee. As both a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and nominee for vice president, Senator Harris will likely be the most closely watched Democrat when the panel questions Trump’s choice to replace the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The ensuing battle will offer her an opportunity to take on a more visible role and draw on her strengths during a campaign in which she has so far maintained a mostly low-key profile. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; WFRK in Florence, SC; KSSZ in Columbia, MO; WILS in Lansing, MI; WSJK in Champaign, IL; and KID in Idaho Falls, ID .
Trump's virus debate: Project strength or level with public
Associated Press print
2020-09-12
In an Associated Press article about presidential leadership during times of crisis, Dr. Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, was asked about President Donald Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis and his recent statements that he intentionally played down the severity of the situation. She said: “you want people to be informed and to make decisions that are for individual safety and for public safety. There are real consequences to not taking action … The difficulty of delivering bad news should never overtake the responsibility of giving it.”
Republican Convention Recap
Fox Radio Network radio
2020-08-26
Dr. Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the Public Policy and Public Service program, and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, appeared on the FOX Radio Network on August 26, 2020, to discuss the Republican National Convention. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including WTKS in Savannah, GA; WSJK in Champaign, IL; WRVA in Richmond, VA; WREC in Memphis, TN; WILS in Lansing, MI; KPEL in Lafayette, LA; WIBA in Madison, WI; WERC in Birmingham, AL; KBIZ in Ottumwa, IA; and WHO in Des Moines, IA.
US 'Third Party': How New Progressive Movement May Further Divide Dems & Challenge Biden
Sputnik News online
2020-08-21
Dr. Bose was interviewed by Sputniknews.com for an article, “US ‘Third Party’: How New Progressive Movement May Further Divide Dems & Challenge Biden,” which looks at the possible “emergence of a ‘third’ party on the American political horizon” and the August 30th People’s Convention to be held online, featuring speakers like Dr. Cornel West and former Democratic presidential candidates Senator Mike Gravel and Marianne Williamson. If the Biden-Harris ticket prevails in November, Dr. Bose explains they “will face strong party pressure to enact major policy changes to address the wealth gap, access to health care, policing reform, climate change, access to education, and numerous other public challenges”.
Analysis: As US reckons over race, Trump becomes a bystander
Associated Press print
2020-06-11
Excerpted from article: At a moment of national reckoning over racism in America, President Donald Trump is increasingly becoming a bystander. He wasn't in the pews of churches in Minneapolis or Houston to memorialize George Floyd, the black man whose death sparked protests across the country. He hasn't spoken publicly about the ways Floyd's death during a police arrest has shaken the conscience of millions of Americans of all races. And he's dismissed the notion of systemic racism in law enforcement, repeatedly putting himself firmly on the side of the police over protesters. ...White House advisers have grappled with the president's role in this moment, particularly given that so many of the statements he has made following [George] Floyd's death have only escalated tensions, including his threats to send the military into states to quell protests. Some aides contemplated a national address on race but felt there was little the president could say of consequence in this moment. "An address that demonstrated empathy, compassion, listening, conciliation, a way forward ... that wouldn't be too late at all," said Meena Bose, a presidential historian at Hofstra University. "A speech that doesn't do that is maybe worse than no speech at all."
Trump eyes racial equality debate through economic lens
Associated Press print
2020-06-09
Excerpted from the article: Presidents long before Trump have grappled with racism and its effects, from the Kerner commission that Lyndon B. Johnson created to investigate 1960s race riots to Bill Clinton’s “Initiative on Race” to the White House “beer summit” Barack Obama held in 2009 with African American Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates and the white Cambridge, Massachusetts, police sergeant who had arrested Gates after a misunderstanding outside his home. More discussion is needed, said Meena Bose, a presidential historian at Hofstra University. “I don’t know that the United States has really had a sustained conversation about race and wrestled with these questions, really, in kind of that extended way that we saw in the 1950s and 1960s,” Bose said.
In Days of Discord, a President Fans the Flames
The New York Times print
2020-05-30
As America surpassed 100,000 deaths from coronavirus and riots erupted nationwide in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump turned to social media to blame Democratic governors for the unrest and threatened to get “MUCH tougher” on the crowds. “Crisis leadership demands much more from the White House than irresponsible threats on social media,” said Meena Bose, director of the Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency at Hofstra University.
President's Day Show
WSHU radio
2020-02-13
In honor of Presidents Day, WSHU public radio highlighted the U.S. Presidents from its region: Teddy Roosevelt from Oyster Bay on Long Island, George H.W. Bush from Greenwich, Connecticut, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt from Hyde Park, New York. Guests included Meena Bose, Ph.D., professor of political science, Hofstra University.
Trump hauls out the rhetorical heavy artillery while taking a l’état, c’est moi approach to impeachment
Washington Post print
2019-10-01
Meena Bose, Executive Dean for Public Policy and Public Service Programs in the Peter S. Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs, and Director, Peter S. Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, was interviewed by The Washington Post recently about President Trump’s use of “rhetorical heavy artillery” as he tries to discredit the whistleblower’s report and the Democrats’ impeachment inquiry. “President Trump understands public communications, and this is an effort to gain the upper hand publicly, to control the narrative,” Dr. Bose said.
Analysis of the Mueller Report
FOX Radio Network radio
2019-04-19
Dr. Meena Bose appeared on the FOX Radio Network on April 19, 2019, to discuss the release of the much-anticipated report by special counsel Robert Mueller and what its findings mean for President Trump. Dr. Bose was interviewed on a number of stations across the country, including KPEL in Lafayette, LA; WDRC in Hartford, CT; WILS in Lansing, MI; WSJK in Champaign, IL; WWNC in Ashville, NC; WJAS in Pittsburgh, PA; WTKS in Savannah, GA; and KFYI in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Meena Bose on Trump Presidential Books
FOX 5 - WNYW-TV tv
2019-02-01
Meena Bose, professor of political science and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, was featured in a Fox 5 NY report about the influx of books dealing with the Trump presidency.
Trump used the Oval Office to make his border wall pitch — but experts doubt it will sway voters
CBC News (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) online
2019-01-09
"The speech, the location, the language, this was clearly by design meant to convey the authority of the Oval Office and presidency," said Meena Bose, executive dean of public policy at Hofstra University. "But I don't think that will sway anyone who opposes the president or who has not been following it very closely."
When Will Ivanka Trump Stop Getting Excused for Screwing Up?
Glamour online
2018-11-20
Meena Bose, professor of political science, executive dean of the public policy and public service program and executive director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, weighs in for a Glamour magazine story about revelations that Ivanka Trump used personal email to conduct government business.
Why Do Candidates Run for Office When There’s Little Chance They Can Win?
Teen Vogue online
2018-11-07
Meena Bose, professor of political science and director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, spoke with Teen Vogue about how little-known candidates are able to build campaigns that offer a serious challenge to established incumbents.
Trump and North Korea’s Kim: Caught in a bad romance?
Washington Post print
2018-10-02
Meena Bose, professor of political science and director of the Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency, took a look at the relationships of some American presidents and foreign leaders for a Washington Post article that highlighted President Trump’s fondness for flattering letters from North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
Oprah Winfrey candidate for the presidency of the United States?
Le Parisien online
2018-01-09
After Oprah's rousing speech at the Golden Globe Awards in January 2018, she emerged as a possible contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. "She knew full well that with this talk we would talk about her as a potential candidate," said Meena Bose, professor of political science at Hofstra University (New York).
Trump’s lawyer says a president can’t technically obstruct justice. Experts say that’s fanciful
Washington Post online
2017-12-04
President Trump's lawyer John Dowd told Axios: "The “president cannot obstruct justice because he is the chief law enforcement officer under [the Constitution's Article II] and has every right to express his view of any case.” "Meena Bose, an expert on executive authority for Hofstra University, noted that the ultimate arbiter would be Congress, which has the power to impeach and convict. And she noted that previous presidents who faced impeachment were confronted with obstruction charges — both explicit and implicit."
President Trump's Do-It-Myself Approach Just Suffered Big and Rare Setback
Washington Post online
2017-02-04
"Judicial checks on executive orders appear to be infrequent, in keeping with the view that the judiciary seeks to avoid 'political' questions," said Meena Bose, an executive-authority expert at Hofstra University.
Hofstra in Hindsight: An Analysis of the First Presidential Debate
Huffington Post online
2016-09-29
On September 26, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump verbally sparred in the Hofstra Arena, setting the stage for the next six weeks before Election Day. What did we learn, what happens next, and what was hosting a presidential debate for the third time like for Hofstra (the only school to host three presidential debates consecutively)?
Politics and the Pursuit of the U.S. Presidency
C-Span tv
2016-01-04
Former Agriculture Secretary and Representative Dan Glickman (D-KS) and Professor Meena Bose talked about the political pursuit of the U.S. presidency.
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How Does U.S. Standing Abroad Influence Presidential Power at Home?
APSA 2009 Toronto Meeting Paper2009 This paper examines how students of the American presidency conceptualize U.S. standing abroad and its importance for presidential power. It evaluates how recent American presidents employ the concept of standing and discusses how presidency scholars might more systematically analyze its consequences for executive leadership at home.
Understanding Prospects for Change: An Early Assessment of Foreign-Policy Leadership in the Obama Administration
APSA 2009 Toronto Meeting Paper2009 This paper evaluates the early foreign-policy rhetoric and decision making of the Obama administration. It focuses on three areas of scholarly analysis: the development of an overarching strategy to guide policies; selection of an advisory team and management of the advisory process; and interaction with Congress on policy making. The paper finds that the Obama administration has developed clear goals in foreign affairs to date, though not a strategic doctrine, and a collegial advisory team, but it has experienced some conflict with Congress over executive power.
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