B.A. in Political Science, New York University
M.A. in Political Science, New York University
Ph.D. in Political Science, New York University
Joshua Sandman is an internationally recognized scholar on the American Presidency. His current research explores the appeal of President Donald J. Trump as a populist outsider candidate and the Trump presidency.
Dr. Sandman has studied how, as a candidate, President Trump addressed the problems generated by what President Trump characterized as a race-to-the-bottom globalization process and unfair trade practices. He also explored how President Trump won states where there was a significant decline in manufacturing and the loss of livable-wage employment.
See MoreDr. Sandman is examining how President Trump is furthering the conservative policy agenda by cutting taxes for large corporation and the wealthy, appointing conservative judges to the appeals courts and Supreme Court, rolling back financial and environmental regulations, cutting government-sponsored healthcare programs, and imposing new immigration restrictions.
His current research focuses on President Trump’s communication methods – his use of Twitter and unscripted announcements – and the impact "his reality TV and the New York ‘art of the deal’ real estate approach" is having on the office of the president.
Dr. Sandman speaks frequently with the media on presidential politics, elections, the Supreme Court, and governmental issues. He has been featured in The New York Times, the New Delhi Time, on the BBC, WTNH-TV, News-12, Voice of America, and WTIC-AM. His op-eds include "Brett Kavanaugh Won’t Tip Supreme Court to the Right; Democrats Should Focus on Elections" in The Hill; "Democrats Lost Their Base and Must Now Rebuild" in The Day; and "Rebuilding the Democratic Party Means More Inclusive Message" in CT News Junkie.
He has presented conference papers on the presidential role in leadership, White House crisis management, agenda setting and public policy-making. His wide-ranging research interests include Congress, special interest groups, and political parties.
Dr. Sandman received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in political science from New York University. He is a member of the American Political Science Association, the Northeastern Political Science Association, and the Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors. His courses include The Trump Presidency, modern political analysis, state and local government, and politics. The University’s Pre-Law advisor, he is a past recipient of the Excellence in Student Academic Advisement Award.
American Political Science Association
Northeastern Political Science Association
Southern Political Science Association
Northeast Association of Pre-Law Advisors
University of New Haven Pre-Law Advisor
Pre-Law Society Advisor
Departmental Advisor on Graduate Education
Departmental Representative to SOAR, Open House and Accepted Student Days
Recipient of Excellence in Student Academic Advisement Award
Published articles and presented papers on the American Presidency, political parties, the electoral process, Presidential office crisis decision making and state and local government.
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Joshua Sandman, emeritus professor of political science and legal studies, comments on the strategic and politically charged statement made by former President Donald Trump on how his administration would handle the abortion issue, if he is elected president in 2024.
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Joshua Sandman, an emeritus professor of political science and legal studies, comments that voter turnout will be crucial to the 2024 presidential election.
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Joshua Sandman, an emeritus professor of political science and legal studies, comments that the most recent indictment against former President Donald Trump is unlikely to affect his presidential bid.
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Joshua Sandman, professor emeritus of political science, says former President Donald Trump is less likely to have the same impact on his base if he loses the presidential election in 2024 as he did following the 2020 election.
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Joshua Sandman, professor emeritus in political science and international affairs, says John Bolton has little political visibility outside foreign policy.
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Emeritus faculty member Joshua Sandman, political science, participated in the lighting of the menorah on the green in West Haven.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of legal studies and political science, wrote an op-ed on the presidential election.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the 2020 presidential campaign.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, wrote an op-ed for the upcoming presidential election.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of legal studies and political science, wrote an op-ed on the presidential campaign.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of legal studies and political science, comments on how the presidential candidates should connect to their base in time of national crisis.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, identifies the problems facing Democrats in the upcoming presidential election.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, wrote in his op-ed the three biggest challenges Democrats must overcome in order to win the 2020 presidential election.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, penned this article discussing Donald Trump’s possible reelection in 2020.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s decision to suspend his presidential campaign for three days to return home following an officer-involved shooting in South Bend.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, discusses the hypothesis if Donald Trump were to refuse to leave office upon losing the 2020 Presidential election.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, says that despite what President Trump is doing, it will not set a precedent for future candidates because most of his presidency has been unconventional.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, disagrees with the notion that Donald Trump would refuse to leave office after an election for a variety of reasons.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, writes about the Democratic Party’s campaign and how its reaction to the Trump administration’s "zero tolerance" policy will hurt Democrats in the mid-term elections.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, writes about the addition of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and what impact it will on the political environment.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on President Donald Trump’s style as president, using an authoritarian model approach.
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Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on Catholic justices on the Supreme Court, who often demonstrate empathy and understanding of the human condition. This story had widespread pick up throughout the country.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, discusses President Donald Trump’s decision on appointing Brett Kavanaugh as the new Supreme Court justice and what the term "conservative justice" means.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the importance of choosing a Supreme Court justice when Congress is deadlocked.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science and scholar of the presidency, comments on how having no political history can be an advantage for new politicians.
Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, discusses why Democrats should not expect too many wins in the mid-term elections since they have not learned how to better their candidates' campaigns after the 2016 presidential election.
In his op-ed, Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, writes that Democrats should not expect winning a majority at the mid-term elections solely on their anti-Trump sentiments.
Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, comments on why Trump has named Yale graduates to his cabinet despite the school’s typically liberal reputation. This story appeared on the front page of the New Haven Register and ran in other Hearst Connecticut papers.
In his op-ed, Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, discusses Trump’s use of the media as a distraction tool while he continues to push his conservative agenda forward.
Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, discusses President Trump’s approach to immigration reform during his first State of the Union Address.
Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, discusses President Trump’s first State of the Union Address and what can be expected from him in the year to come.
Joshua Sandman, scholar of the presidency and professor of political science, discusses the potential issues that could be covered by President Trump during his first State of the Union Address.
Joshua Sandman, presidential scholar and professor of political science, comments on the local reception of President Trump’s trip to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the manner in which President Trump is conducting his presidency. He says it is like a reality television show.
Josh Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the new and growing trend of businessmen seeking political office. This article was featured in numerous publications around the world including Great Britain and Nigeria.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the meeting between President Trump and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson amid speculation that Tillerson may leave his current position. This article also appeared in Voice of America News.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on President Trump’s newly appointed chief of staff, John Kelly. Sandman believes that President Trump needs Kelly’s help.
Joshua Sandman, professor of national security, comments on how the Democratic Party can rebuild by improving its relationship with working-class, middle America to win future elections.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science and a long-time friend of Joseph Lieberman comments on his nomination to head the FBI.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the firing of FBI director, James Comey, in this Spanish BBC publication.
Josh Sandman, professor of political science, comments on what the American people can expect when it comes to foreign and domestic policy, immigration laws, and healthcare reform.
Josh Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump in this Spanish publication.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, comments on the reasons why Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election and says they relate to an ineffective campaign, not Russian interference.
Joshua Sandman, professor of political science, writes an op-ed commenting on whether President-elect Trump will keep his campaign promises as he sets out on his first term as President.