Chairman of the Theodore Roosevelt Institute and LIU professor Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of America’s 26th President, will deliver a lecture titled “TR, Literary Fella,” from his Tales of Theodore Roosevelt series. The lecture examines President Roosevelt’s often underappreciated literary influence and extraordinary output. The account of what he wrote, what he read, how he influenced other writers, and his impact on the intellectual life of America is full of surprising anecdotes and reveals much about TR’s mind, his leadership, and his intellectual influence. Register here.
Professor’s Opioid Research Published in Neuroscience Journal
Dr. Grace Rossi, Professor of Psychology, co-authored a paper that was published in the journal of Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology. “Interactive Mechanisms of Supraspinal Sites of Opioid Analgesic Action,” builds on classic initial studies, including contributions from the renowned neuroscience researcher Dr. Gavril Pasternak, and follows through with studies up to the present.
Broadway Alum Performs in Benefit Show
Morgan Siobhan Green, ’16, performed in War of the Worlds, the first in a series of all-star benefit broadcasts from Keen Company. Based on Howard Koch’s legendary adaptation of the iconic H.G. Wells novel, the original production was once called “the greatest single radio script ever written.” Green made her Broadway debut in Be More Chill in 2019.
Long Island University Hornstein Center National Poll: What America Thinks About the 2020 Presidential Election
BROOKVILLE, NY, October 29, 2020 – Results of a breaking Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis national poll reveals what Americans think in the final days before the 2020 presidential election to be held on November 3, 2020.
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WHO ALREADY VOTED? DEMOCRATS 66%; REPUBLICANS 54%; INDEPENDENT/OTHER 43%
Americans were asked if they already voted. More than half (54 percent) of all respondents said they already cast their ballot. 66 percent of Democrats and 54 percent of Republicans already voted. Respondents who identify as independent or other party have been less inclined to vote early (43 percent). At the time of this national poll, more than 70 million Americans have already voted, exceeding half of the 2016 presidential election’s total turnout.
WHO WOULD YOU VOTE FOR IF THE ELECTION WERE HELD TODAY? OCT 27: BIDEN 47%; TRUMP 36%; UNDECIDED 9%; ANOTHER CANDIDATE 5% OCT 1: BIDEN 48%; TRUMP 31%; UNDECIDED 9%; ANOTHER CANDIDATE 7%
Americans were asked who they would vote for if the election were held today. Respondents said they would vote for Biden (47 percent), Trump (36 percent), and another candidate (5 percent). An additional 9 percent of respondents said they were undecided and 3 percent said they wouldn’t vote if the elections were held today. By comparison to an earlier national poll held on October 1, Trump has gained 5 points from 31 percent to 36 percent, while Biden holds steady at 47 percent, losing 1 point since earlier in the month.
AGE MATTERS HIGHEST MAJORITY WHO ALREADY VOTED: AGE 18-29 (58%); OVER 60 YEARS OLD (60%)
The highest rates of early voting occurred by respondents in the age range of 18 to 29 (58 percent) and those who are over 60 years old (60 percent). Respondents in the age range of 18 to 29 prefer Biden (50 percent) over Trump (28 percent). Respondents over 60 years old also prefer Biden (46 percent) over Trump (42 percent).
THE INDEPENDENT VOTE 57% OF INDEPENDENTS HAVE NOT YET VOTED
The highest number of votes yet to be counted come from respondents that reported as independent or other party (57 percent). The issues that matter most to Independent/other respondents were the economy (24 percent), coronavirus (13 percent), and health care (13 percent). Independents and Democrats both rated the issues of health care and coronavirus over ten points higher than Republicans as the one issue that mattered most on deciding how to vote. Republicans reported the economy at a higher rate (53 percent) than Independents (24 percent) and Democrats (14 percent).
VOTING METHOD OF CHOICE
Americans were asked how they voted. Among the respondents, 21 percent said they voted in person, 35 percent said they voted by mail-in ballot, and 44 percent said they did not vote yet.
FINAL STRETCH
The 2020 presidential election will be held in 4 days on November 3, 2020.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from October 26–27, 2020, among a national sample of 1,573 adults, ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from the nearly three million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age, race, sex, education, and geography using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Faculty and scholars from all schools of study at Long Island University participate in data collection and analysis. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
Global Service Institute Hosts Israeli Prime Minister Olmert
The Global Service Institute at Long Island University will host former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert as part of its virtual speaker series Headliners of Service. The 12th Prime Minister of Israel will speak with Global Service Institute Chair and acclaimed journalist Rita Cosby. Olmert will discuss the importance of the US Presidential Election, the historic peace accords between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, his time in the Israeli Defense Forces and in public office, as well as Israel’s mandatory national military service for its citizens. Register Here.
Internationally Renowned Archeologist Publishes New Book
Associate Professor Yusuf Juwayeyi published his latest book, Archaeology and Oral Tradition in Malawi: Origins and Early History of the Chewa. Dr. Juwayeyi formerly served as Malawi’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Vice President of UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee of the World Decade for Cultural Development. He was awarded the prestigious Knight in the Order of Academique Excellence by the French government.
Library Grad Joins Brooklyn Historical Society’s Archival Project
Aliki Caloyeras, ’18, a recent graduate of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, is working on a special collections project for the Brooklyn Historical Society. The project involves conducting collections initiatives and archiving images and stories of residents living in the challenging times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Palmer School is one of the most distinguished schools of library and information science in the country.
Distinguished Art Professor Awards Work on Social Issues
Seung Lee, Professor of Art and Director of Fine Arts and Graduate Studies, served as juror of awards for The Art Guild of Port Washington. The competition, titled “JUSTICE,” included works that represented Black Lives Matter, women’s rights, LBGTQ, prison reform, immigration and more. Lee was named “Best International Korean Artist” by the Korean Art Association and has received awards from New York State Governor, Nassau County Supervisor, Suffolk county Supervisor and New Jersey City Mayor.
Long Island University, Hornstein Center National Poll: America’s Reaction to the Confirmation Vote of New Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
BROOKVILLE, NY, October 27, 2020 – Results of a breaking Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis national poll reveals America’s response to the confirmation vote of new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Approval of new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett occurred last night after a Senate vote of 52-48.
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REACTION TO CONFIRMATION OF NEW SUPREME COURT JUSTICE AMY CONEY BARRETT
Americans were asked if they were for or against federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court. Of the respondents, 41 percent said they were for confirmation, 36 percent indicated they were against, and 23 percent said they didn’t know or gave no answer. Male respondents expressed their approval of the confirmation vote at a higher rate (46%) than female respondents (37%). 78 percent of Republicans said they were for the confirmation. By comparison, 43 percent of Democrats and 33 percent of Independents also said they were for the confirmation.
CONFIDENCE LEVEL OF SENATE VOTE BASED ON MERIT
National poll results found that 47 percent of respondents said they believed the Senate vote for federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court was based on her own merit. Another 53 percent of respondents said that the Senate vote would be approved because the Republicans are the majority. More male respondents believed that the Senate vote would be based on merit (51%) than female respondents (44%). 66 percent of Republicans said the Senate vote was based on merit. By comparison, 5 percent of Democrats and 17 percent of Independents said the Senate vote was based on merit.
Supreme Court Justice Barrett succeeds the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg after a month of Senate hearings. Barrett begins her Supreme Court tenure one week before Election Day to be held on November 3, 2020.
METHODOLOGY
This Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling & Analysis online poll was conducted through SurveyMonkey from October 26–27, 2020, among a national sample of 1,573 adults, ages 18 and up. Respondents for this survey were selected from the nearly three million people who take surveys on the SurveyMonkey platform each day. Data for this week have been weighted for age, race, sex, education, and geography using the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey to reflect the demographic composition of the United States. The modeled error estimate for this survey is plus or minus 3.5 percentage points.
ABOUT THE LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY STEVEN S. HORNSTEIN CENTER FOR POLICY, POLLING, AND ANALYSIS
The Long Island University Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, Polling, and Analysis conducts independent polling, empirical research, and analysis on a wide range of public issues. Our studies inform the public and policy makers about critical issues, attitudes, and trends shaping the world. Faculty and scholars from all schools of study at Long Island University participate in data collection and analysis. Visit liu.edu/Hornstein for more information and results from this national poll.
ABOUT LONG ISLAND UNIVERSITY
Long Island University, founded in 1926, continues to redefine higher education, providing high quality academic instruction by world-class faculty. Recognized by Forbes for its emphasis on experiential learning and by the Brookings Institution for its “value added” to student outcomes, LIU offers over 250 degree programs, with a network of 270,000 alumni that includes industry leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe. Visit liu.edu for more information.
Faculty Make Major Discovery in Cancer Research
A new study co-authored by LIU Pharmacy faculty members Dr. Diren Beyoglu and Dr. Jeff Idle yielded groundbreaking discoveries in cancer epigenetics that could offer new therapeutic treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The recent findings unveil additional ways altered cancer epigenetics can drive cancer cell proliferation and provides important insights on AML etiology that can also be applied to other cancer types. The research was published in the highly cited Cancers journal of oncology.