NEWS TIP SHEET
Note to Editors: CU-Boulder political experts Ken Bickers and Michael Kanner, along with constitutional law expert Richard Collins, are available for comment on the election throughout the day and evening on Nov. 2nd.
Congressional and Presidential Elections. Ken Bickers, professor of political science, can address congressional races nationally, as well as the presidential election. Bickers also can discuss the politics of workforce development and "welfare to work" transitions. He can be reached at (303) 492-2363 (office), (303) 774-1923 (home) or by email at bickers@colorado.edu.
Colorado and National Issues. Michael Kanner, instructor of political science, can address Colorado legislative and statewide issues including proposed changes to TABOR, and Amendments 23 and 36, ideological diversity and free speech on college campuses. He also can discuss terrorism, American foreign policy and government ethics. A graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Kanner served in the U.S. Army for 16 years in Germany, Latin America and the United States. He can be reached at (303) 492-7138 (office), (303) 478-4339 (cell) or by email at michael.kanner@colorado.edu.
Amendment 36 Legal Questions. Richard Collins, professor of constitutional law, can address legal issues facing Amendment 36. He can be reached at (303) 492-5493 (office), (303) 440-6040 (home) or by email at richard.collins@colorado.edu.
For assistance contact Dirk Martin in the CU-Boulder Office of News Services at (303) 492-3140.