Daniel Klinghard
assistant professor, political science
Klinghard specializes in political parties, focusing on differences in party organization and candidate strategy over time. He can comment on how changes in primary election schedules, fundraising practices, special interest group involvement, and technology (particularly the Internet and sites like MoveOn.org) have altered the strategic environment for candidates. Interested in the ways in which institutions shape and restrict the behavior of politicians, he can provide insight into how particular candidates might approach integrating new policies (such as a health care program or social security reform) into the current institutional environment. Klinghard is currently completing a book on political parties in the late 19th century, which aims to explain the nature of so-called “party decline” throughout the 20th century.
Members of the media seeking additional information or assistance should contact Klinghard at 508-793-2361/
dklingha@holycross.edu, or Kristine Maloney (associate director of national communications and media relations) at 508-793-2419/kmmalone@holycross.edu.
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