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Jonathan L. Wharton

Connecticut, New Haven
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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): How I teach political campaigning

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): How I teach political campaigning

'Campaign work has some of the ugliest and revealing politics,' columnist Jonathan Wharton reveals as he expl…

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A sudden interest in Connecticut politics?

A sudden interest in Connecticut politics?

A sudden interest in Connecticut politics?

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Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): I'm against traffic cameras even more now that I have a $100 ticke...

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): I'm against traffic cameras even more now that I have a $100 ticke...

'I resent government monitoring us since I fear and loathe agencies following our every move,' columnist Jona…

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Will primary election reforms take place in Connecticut?

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Will primary election reforms take place in Connecticut?

Columnist Jonathan L. Wharton favors moving Connecticut primaries to September after light turnout in 2026.

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Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont wins primary; IG says CT DOC found negligent in monitoring inmate w...

Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont wins primary; IG says CT DOC found negligent in monitoring inmate w...

Republican State Sen. Ryan Fazio and Dr. Jonathan Wharton, of Southern Connecticut State University, join the…

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Connecticut primaries reveal angst in Democratic Party.

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Connecticut primaries reveal angst in Democratic Party.

Columnist Jonathan Wharton explores how some of the Connecticut primary elections 'demonstrate Democratic vot…

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Wharton Shares Analysis of Connecticut's Political Future - News at Southern

Wharton Shares Analysis of Connecticut's Political Future - News at Southern

Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State Universi…

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Connecticut politics just changed: Breaking down the primary elections | Face More Facts

Connecticut politics just changed: Breaking down the primary elections | Face More Facts

Political scientist Jonathan Wharton joins Face More Facts to break down a consequential Connecticut primary …

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Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): The importance of learning how to swim

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): The importance of learning how to swim

Learning how to swim and practicing water safety are essential life skills, says columnist Jonathan Wharton.

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All 3 candidates for Connecticut governor hit airwaves

All 3 candidates for Connecticut governor hit airwaves

State Sen. Ryan Fazio hit the airwaves Thursday with his first campaign commercial since securing the Republi…

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Are we on the brink of a political party realignment?

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Are we on the brink of a political party realignment?

Columnist Jonathan L. Wharton explores whether the latest shifts in party politics are generational or ideolo…

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Tips for a Conn. staycation

Tips for a Conn. staycation

Tips for a Conn. staycation

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News 12 | Connecticut | Power Politics Erin Stewart Investigation Lucy Dathan Reelection Bid Yale...

News 12 | Connecticut | Power Politics Erin Stewart Investigation Lucy Dathan Reelection Bid Yale...

The city of New Britain is demanding former Mayor Erin Stewart repay more than $240,000 following a state inv…

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Erin Stewart and college scandals tarnished my faith in public offici...

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Erin Stewart and college scandals tarnished my faith in public offici...

I teach state and local government. My parents were state and local officials. I'm losing faith in public off…

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Connecticut conventions revealed deeper party tensions, poli sci professor says

Connecticut conventions revealed deeper party tensions, poli sci professor says

From Stewart's withdrawal to Elliott's strong showing, Connecticut's party conventions delivered late surpris…

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): This year's Connecticut conventions offer plot twists

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): This year's Connecticut conventions offer plot twists

Columnist and political science professor Jonathan L. Wharton offers a primer in the importance of state poli…

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Another year, another Connecticut university chancellor

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): Another year, another Connecticut university chancellor

'Additional reforms are needed,' in wake of resignation of Connecticut State Colleges and Universities interi…

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Shibboleth Authentication Request

Shibboleth Authentication Request

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Fazio displays cool, savvy confidence

Fazio displays cool, savvy confidence

One of your neighbors posted in Politics & Government. Click through to read what they have to say. (The view…

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These CT college students say the most important campus political debate happens in the classroom

These CT college students say the most important campus political debate happens in the classroom

Local college students talk to us about their engagement in political discourse. We hear what issues are most…

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Opinion: Wanted: Young candidates for public office in Connecticut

Opinion: Wanted: Young candidates for public office in Connecticut

Connecticut needs to do more to draft young candidates to run for public office writes columnist Jonathan L. …

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Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): TSA employees and airline passengers are pawns in budgetary stalem...

Jonathan L. Wharton (opinion): TSA employees and airline passengers are pawns in budgetary stalem...

'TSA employees and airline passengers have been pawns in this budgetary stalemate and many of us are falling …

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Jonathan Wharton (opinion): True democracy is local, and thrives in New England

Jonathan Wharton (opinion): True democracy is local, and thrives in New England

A symposium on New England town meetings reminds columnist Jonathan Wharton that 'too many of us perceive dem…

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Fazio launches his first TV ad as he seeks GOP nod for governor

Fazio launches his first TV ad as he seeks GOP nod for governor

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) - With the help of some green screen effects, State Sen. Ryan Fazio launched his first…

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