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Sherelle Roberts

Sherelle Roberts

Sherelle Roberts is a political scientist whose research focuses on political behavior and political psychology. Before earning her Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky, she worked in television and radio as a reporter, anchor and talk show host. She has also worked in politics as a campaign manager, government spokesperson and communication strategist.

Commentary

Someone has to lose
By: - October 28, 2024

On election night, a responsible campaign machine has prepared two speeches: the victory speech and the concession speech. When the polls close and the votes are tallied, the hope is your candidate gives the victory speech. For winners, election night is exhilarating. In the winning venue, buffet tables overflowing with food and drinks satiate the […]

Commentary

Wordplay warfare could be dangerous to a nation’s health
By: - September 26, 2024

Democratic Party messaging couldn’t be called punchy — until now. This election season, Democrats are going for the jugular rhetorically with cries of “Stop Project 2025,” “Mind your own da—business,” and “We are not going back.” The left is now employing the visceral, simplistic, fear-inducing messaging strategy that Republicans had heretofore owned (re: Southern Strategy, […]