The Associated Press calls on UB prof, James Campbell, to discuss the upcoming NY Senate race

An Associated Press article about three Republicans seeking party support to challenge Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand this year quotes James E. Campbell, professor and chair of political science. "It's a Democratic state. She's an incumbent. It's probably going to be a strong year -- at least in New York -- for President Obama," he said. "So that makes it very difficult for Republicans to mount a successful race against her." The article appeared in news outlets that include the Wall Street Journal, Syracuse Post-Standard and Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.

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