Professor Dyck specializes in voting behavior, public opinion, elections, state politics, direct democracy and American public policy. Media inquiries can be directed to Professor Dyck at jdyck@buffalo.edu or to Patricia Donovan in UB's Media Relations Department at 716-645-4602.
Print Media:
June 29, 2011. "Study Considers Impact of Low Competition in State Legislative Elections as a Factor in "Policy Shirking." BallotPedia.
May 26, 2011. "Voters Have Allergic Reaction to RyanCare." The Globe and Mail.
May 19, 2011. "Democrats Hunt Upset in U.S. House Special Election." Reuters (Also posted at WTAQ, MSNBC).
April 8, 2011. "When it Comes to Online, They're out of Touch: Politicians in Canada are Gigabytes Behind Their U.S. Counterparts in Tapping the Potential of the Internet." The Globe and Mail.
January 28, 2011. "Why Senators are Avoiding the Tea Party Caucus." The Christian Science Monitor.
November 5, 2010. "Rejecting Thompson's Me-First Act." The Buffalo News.
November 4, 2010. "Experts Weigh in on Races." Tonawanda News.
November 4, 2010. "Cuomo's Victory Was Paladino's 'Opportunity Lost'." WNED.
September 13, 2010. "Islamic Center Holds Spotlight in GOP Race: Lazio, Paladino Seize on Hot-Button Issue." The Buffalo News.
May 15, 2010. "Media Relishes Local Flavor: Quip, Ad Dominate Obama Coverage." The Buffalo News.
April 11, 2010. "Paladino Says Proposals Will Back Up Tough Talk, Gubernatorial Run Opens with a Splash." The Buffalo News.
January 26, 2010. "Showing Initiative (the Door)." Miller-McCune.
January 7, 2010. "Putting the Context in Context Plus: The stimulus vs. productivity, the 'anchoring effect,' and more." Governing.
December 9, 2009. "The Other Senate Vacancy: Who Will Replace Hillary?"
Time.
September 22, 2009. "Tough Political Realities Quiet Youth 'Obamamania.'" AP DataStream. (Also posted in Huffpost Politics, The Seattle Times).
May 26, 2009. "GOP Minority Squawks its Way to a Victory in Albany." The Buffalo News.
April 6, 2009. "House Candidates Optimistic They Await Recount." Legislative
February 5, 2009. "A deracialization of welfare attitudes?" The Monkey Cage.
November 15, 2008. "Can Facebook be presidential?" Politico.
November 1, 2008. "State Restrictions Put New York behind on Early Voting." The Buffalo News.
September 29, 2008. "Positive Candidate Likely to Win Race, Most Presidents were Optimists." The Washington Times.
October 31, 2008. "Obama, McCain Turn on the Turnout Machines." Agence France Presse (AFP) (Also posted in The Nation).
October 25, 2008. "Ballot Measures Unlikely to Change this Year's Tides." The Hill.
September 28, 2008. "Late Registrants' Votes Hold Key to Next White House Incumbent, Claims Expert." Hindustan Times.
September 26, 2008. "Much Hinges on the Debate Over the Debate." Newsday.
July 4, 2008. "Edwards, Rove to Face of in UB Debate." The Buffalo News.
May 20, 2008. "Another Voter Turnout Finding." Nudge.
May 11, 2008. "Few Young Voters Cast Ballots in Arizona: State Ranks Among Lowest in the Nation." The Arizona Republic.
February 21, 2008. "'08 Election Stirs Youth Movement: Under-30 Generation is Energizing to Propel U.S. in New Direction." The Buffalo News.
February 5, 2008. "New York is a Key Prize Today: McCain, Clinton Favored, but Obama is Expected to Gain Sizable Delegate Count." The Buffalo News.
July 19, 2007. "Viewpoint: Reform Before, During, and After Growing Cadre of Election Reform Scholars Work to Improve Election Administration from Start to Finish." AEI | Brooking's Election Reform Project.
Radio/TV:
May 24, 2011. "Gender's Role in 26th Congressional District Race." WBFO.
May 16, 2011. "Labor Ramping up Support in 26th Congressional District." WBFO.
May 13, 2011. "The Capitol Press Room: University at Buffalo Political Science Professor Joshua Dyck takes us through the politics of the race for NY-26." WCNC.
May 2, 2011. "26th Congressional Race" Part I, II, III, IV, V. WBEN.
May 2, 2011, "On the Death of Osama Bin Laden." WBEN.
February 28, 2011. "Uncertainty Surrounds Process to Elect Lee's Successor."
WBFO.
February 10, 2011. "Looming Redistricting Could Have Major Impact on Who Will Run." YNN.
February 10, 2011. "Chris Lee Resigns" Part I, II, III.WBEN.
February 9, 2011. "On Congressman Chris Lee's Resignation From Office."
WBEN.
January 25, 2011. "State of the Union" Part I, II, III. WBEN.
Nobember 3, 2010. "Paladino: NY Hasn't Seen the Last of Me." WIVB, TV Channel 4 Buffalo.
November 3, 2010. "Election Night Analysis" Part I, II, III, IV, V. WBEN.
November 1, 2010. "Election Analysis." WBEN.
November 1, 2010. "Pre-Election Analysis." WBEN.
October 1, 2010. "UB Political Scientist Professor on Paladino." WBEN.
September 23, 2010. "NYS Governor's Race Polling" Part I, II. WBEN.
September 21, 2010. "UB Political Scientist Professor on Paladino Poll." WBEN.
September 17, 2010. "Thurman Thomas Defends Carl Paladino." WIVB, TV Channel 4 Buffalo.
September 17, 2010. "Tea Party Talk" Part I, II. WBEN.
September 14, 2010. "Lever Machines are Election History." WBFO.
May 20, 2010. "Impact of Tea Party Primary Win." WBEN.
May 14, 2010. "Political Impact of Obama Visit." WBEN.
May 13, 2010. "UB Professor Analyzes Obama Visit." WNED