Mike Crespin
@mikecrespin.bsky.social
Director and Curator, Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma
Professor of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma
I’ve been reading one presidential biography a year in order. William McKinley is next. Any suggestions?
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 AM
I’ve been reading one presidential biography a year in order. William McKinley is next. Any suggestions?
So all of this so a few Senate Republicans will go on the record as a no on the enhanced subsidies. Great job everyone.
November 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
So all of this so a few Senate Republicans will go on the record as a no on the enhanced subsidies. Great job everyone.
Asleep on the job yet again.
November 8, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Asleep on the job yet again.
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she will not seek reelection after nearly 40 years serving in congress and leading the Democrats for 20. Former Carl Albert Center Directors Ron Peters and Cindy Simon Rosenthal published a book about her time in office in 2010.
November 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi just announced she will not seek reelection after nearly 40 years serving in congress and leading the Democrats for 20. Former Carl Albert Center Directors Ron Peters and Cindy Simon Rosenthal published a book about her time in office in 2010.
Why are there snipers on campus is a question I've never really wanted to have to ask.
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Conservative commentator to host debate bringing heightened security, armed law enforcement to campus
OU Young Americans for Freedom is hosting conservative commentator Steven Crowder on the South Oval today with support from OU Turning Point USA.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Why are there snipers on campus is a question I've never really wanted to have to ask.
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Update: Breadstick the dog pic is in Delta Faucet support group chat.
I'm trying to process a warranty claim on my faucet and they required a picture of the faucet. My picture:
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Update: Breadstick the dog pic is in Delta Faucet support group chat.
I'm trying to process a warranty claim on my faucet and they required a picture of the faucet. My picture:
November 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
I'm trying to process a warranty claim on my faucet and they required a picture of the faucet. My picture:
We went trick or treating in the fancy neighborhood and I learned there is a pumpkin delivery service that will deliver, set up, and remove fancy pumpkins.
November 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
We went trick or treating in the fancy neighborhood and I learned there is a pumpkin delivery service that will deliver, set up, and remove fancy pumpkins.
We are a Derpy household.
early elementary school report: kpop demon hunters has at last dethroned elsa as the costume of choice for little girls
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We are a Derpy household.
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Out Now! "The California Camera Club: Collective Visions in the Making of the American West" by Carolin Görgen. www.oupress.com/978080619603...
October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Out Now! "The California Camera Club: Collective Visions in the Making of the American West" by Carolin Görgen. www.oupress.com/978080619603...
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Out Now! "Mormon Settler Colonialism: Inventing the Lamanite" by Elise Boxer. www.oupress.com/978080619604...
October 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Out Now! "Mormon Settler Colonialism: Inventing the Lamanite" by Elise Boxer. www.oupress.com/978080619604...
One of our jack-o-lanterns disappeared the other night and today I caught the thieves in the act.
October 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
One of our jack-o-lanterns disappeared the other night and today I caught the thieves in the act.
A little elevation change can mean a world of difference.
October 26, 2025 at 11:15 PM
A little elevation change can mean a world of difference.
That’s a negative on summiting. Maybe next time.
October 25, 2025 at 5:46 PM
That’s a negative on summiting. Maybe next time.
I’m boarding a southwest flight and am about to bear witness to some jet-bridge miracles.
October 23, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I’m boarding a southwest flight and am about to bear witness to some jet-bridge miracles.
Someone isn’t messing around.
October 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Someone isn’t messing around.
The Carl Albert Center at the University of Oklahoma is recruiting graduate students who wish to earn PhDs in political science. We want students who are interested in American Politics in a area that can be supervised by one of our three faculty (Rachel Blum, Chuck Finocchiaro and myself).
October 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
The Carl Albert Center at the University of Oklahoma is recruiting graduate students who wish to earn PhDs in political science. We want students who are interested in American Politics in a area that can be supervised by one of our three faculty (Rachel Blum, Chuck Finocchiaro and myself).
We hope everyone enjoyed our 22nd Rothbaum Lecture Series in Representative Government. Our speaker this year was Professor @maggieblackhawk.bsky.social from NYU Law. Her talk was titled "Colonial Administration: Empire, Civilization, and the Making of Political Science"
October 17, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We hope everyone enjoyed our 22nd Rothbaum Lecture Series in Representative Government. Our speaker this year was Professor @maggieblackhawk.bsky.social from NYU Law. Her talk was titled "Colonial Administration: Empire, Civilization, and the Making of Political Science"
Is this the world’s longest mayoral campaign in history?
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Is this the world’s longest mayoral campaign in history?
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Just published at PNAS (@pnas.org): “Electing amateur politicians reduces cross-party collaboration”
We show that districts electing first-time members of the U.S. House experience substantial declines in bipartisan representation in the subsequent Congress.
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We show that districts electing first-time members of the U.S. House experience substantial declines in bipartisan representation in the subsequent Congress.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Just published at PNAS (@pnas.org): “Electing amateur politicians reduces cross-party collaboration”
We show that districts electing first-time members of the U.S. House experience substantial declines in bipartisan representation in the subsequent Congress.
🧵1/4
We show that districts electing first-time members of the U.S. House experience substantial declines in bipartisan representation in the subsequent Congress.
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Someone on the other site used to post a figure keeping track of journal submissions, time to decision, etc of their own work. Does anyone recall who that was? I'd like to show students how long it takes to publish something.
October 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Someone on the other site used to post a figure keeping track of journal submissions, time to decision, etc of their own work. Does anyone recall who that was? I'd like to show students how long it takes to publish something.
One week until we kick off the 22nd Rothbaum Lecture Series! If you can't join us in person, you can watch online here: youtube.com/@cacarchives...
October 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
One week until we kick off the 22nd Rothbaum Lecture Series! If you can't join us in person, you can watch online here: youtube.com/@cacarchives...
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The shutdown is just the start.
Appropriations fights will only get harder — with House & Senate GOP divided on topline numbers, Dems demanding talks and billions separating defense & health funding.
punchbowl.news/article/hous...
Appropriations fights will only get harder — with House & Senate GOP divided on topline numbers, Dems demanding talks and billions separating defense & health funding.
punchbowl.news/article/hous...
The approps battles won’t get easier after the shutdown
Getting out of the shutdown will be hard. Funding the government for next year isn’t going to get any easier after that.
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October 3, 2025 at 11:17 AM
The shutdown is just the start.
Appropriations fights will only get harder — with House & Senate GOP divided on topline numbers, Dems demanding talks and billions separating defense & health funding.
punchbowl.news/article/hous...
Appropriations fights will only get harder — with House & Senate GOP divided on topline numbers, Dems demanding talks and billions separating defense & health funding.
punchbowl.news/article/hous...
OU is hiring in Public Administration. Feel free to reach out to me with questions. Looking at the Assistant or Associate level. Job ad here: apply.interfolio.com/174095
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October 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM
OU is hiring in Public Administration. Feel free to reach out to me with questions. Looking at the Assistant or Associate level. Job ad here: apply.interfolio.com/174095
Which one of you did this?
October 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Which one of you did this?