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Experts Available to Discuss State of the Union Address 2023

Doug Hensley

February 7, 2023

Texas Tech political science professors are available to provide context, insights and expertise on the president’s message to the country.

Pitch

President Joe Biden will discuss progress and priorities during his annual State of the Union address, scheduled before a joint session of Congress at 8 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 7). The address, stipulated by the U.S. Constitution, is a tradition that dates to 1790 and George Washington. Each year, the president provides a look forward as far as what can be expected from the administration in the coming year.

Timothy Nokken
Timothy Nokken

Texas Tech University political science professors are available to answer questions related to the address and offer insights regarding possible impacts and implications from the 2023 State of the Union address.

Expert

Timothy Nokken, associate professor and chairperson of the department of political science, (806) 834-2988 or timothy.nokken@ttu.edu

Talking points

  • Available to discuss American political institutions, primarily Congress, and American political development.
Matt Lamb
Matt Lamb

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Matt Lamb, assistant professor, department of political science, matt.lamb@ttu.edu

Talking points

  • Available to discuss political communication and can provide context on the speech's possible impacts on Latino voters.

Expert

Joel Sievert
Joel Sievert

Joel Sievert, associate professor, department of political science, joel.sievert@ttu.edu

Talking points

  • Available to discuss American political development and the presidency in general.

 

 

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