Welcome

I am Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Michigan State University. I began work at MSU in 2007 after receiving my Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley. I am interested in American political institutions, public opinion, and policymaking. My primary research concerns interest group representation and influence in the U.S. My secondary research investigates the dynamics of American political campaigns or the determinants of major policy change. This year, I will teach courses on political parties, interest groups, and campaigns.