Thomas Whalen
Associate Professor, Social Science College of General Studies at Boston University
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Boston University
Thomas J. Whalen is an Associate Professor of Social Science at Boston University and author of Kennedy versus Lodge: The 1952 Massachusetts Senate Race. _Whalen’s latest book, A Higher Purpose: Profiles in Presidential Courage_, resurrects Truman and eight other American leaders and the moments that defined their political careers, using John F. Kennedy’s 1955 best seller, Profiles in Courage, as a touchstone. An expert in modern American politics, American foreign policy, and the American presidency, Whalen’s expert commentary has appeared in The New York Times, ABCNews.com, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, The Boston Globe, _the _Los Angeles Times, and the AP. He has also appeared on several national broadcast outlets, including CNN, NPR, and Reuters TV.
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Indictment brings new scrutiny of Obama’s response to Russian interference
February 20, 2018
WJLA ABC 7 Tom Whalen An indictment filed by special counsel Robert Mueller last week against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities for meddling in the 2016 election has revived questions from President Donald Trump and some Democrats about whether President Barack Obama’s response to the plot in the midst of a heated and […]
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No rush to erase Yawkey imprint from scoreboard
August 31, 2017
Boston Herald quoting Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “Weeks after Red Sox owner John Henry publicly pushed to rename Yawkey Way, the team indicated it’s in no rush to change Fenway Park’s own tribute to controversial former boss Tom Yawkey, even though it could do it immediately…” View full article.
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Tillerson Meets Trump, Pence Amid Speculation of Impending Exit
August 28, 2017
Voice of America quoting Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “Speculation is rife in Washington that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson may soon leave the administration, following comments he and an aide made to reporters over the past two days…” Expert quote: “…shows contempt for Trump’s authoritarian style of presidential management.” View full article.
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Trump aide on hurricane response: ‘This is right up President Trump’s alley’
August 25, 2017
Sinclair Broadcast Group quoting Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “Federal officials expressed confidence Friday as Hurricane Harvey grew to a Category 3 storm that President Donald Trump and his agency heads are thoroughly prepared to aid state and local governments, but critics remain skeptical that this White House is ready to cope with its first major natural […]
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John Henry Is Right. Yawkey Way Should Be Renamed
August 22, 2017
WBUR Cognoscenti by Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “Like “Law & Order” reruns, presidential tweets and smartphones, Thomas Austin Yawkey just won’t go away…” View full article.
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Generals Take Over Trump Administration — Not Without Consequences
August 7, 2017
The Globe Post quoting Thomas Whalen, College of General Studies “Conventional wisdom says that too much of anything is bad for you. Lately, however, it is becoming more and more obvious that President Donald J. Trump has either never heard of the expression or chose to ignore it completely…” Expert quote: “It gives the wrong signal to […]
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Trump Team Attempting to Undercut Mueller Probe, Reports Say
July 21, 2017
Voice of America quoting Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “President Donald Trump’s legal advisers are looking into possible conflicts of interest within special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigative team that they could use to discredit Mueller’s inquiry into Russian election meddling, according to multiple sources and news reports…” Expert quote: “It appears obvious that Trump […]
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From Andrew Johnson to Nixon, Massachusetts has historic impeachment role
July 21, 2017
Boston Globe quoting Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “Massachusetts has a well-known history of birthing presidents, including the Adamses, John F. Kennedy, and George H.W. Bush, the pride of Milton…” Expert quote: “We’re kind of ornery. We’re kind of contrarian.” View full article.
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Russia: The Ultimate Scapegoat?
July 20, 2017
Sputnik Radio interviewing Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “Russia-US relations are at rock bottom…” Expert quote: “This has caused a lot of head scratching amongst both democrats and republicans in the West.” View full article.
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White House Mounts Counteroffensive Against Fresh Russia Collusion Allegations
July 10, 2017
Voice of America quoting Tom Whalen, College of General Studies “The New York Times reported late Monday that the man who set up a meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian attorney last year indicated in an email to Trump that the Russian government was the source of information that might hurt Hillary Clinton’s campaign for […]
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