<p> The 70th Annual Meeting Pennsylvania Political Science Association (PPSA)</p><p>“Faith, Politics, Culture: American Mixtures” Annual Conference of the Middle Atlantic American Studies Association (MAASA)</p><p>March 27-28, 2009</p><p>PRELIMINARY PROGRAM</p><p>FRIDAY, MARCH 27</p><p>Conference Registration</p><p>10:30-4:00 PPSA Registration Hoover Center for Business, First Floor</p><p>4:00-7:00 MAASA Registration Hoover Center for Business, First Floor</p><p>Board Meetings</p><p>11:00-12:00 PPSA Executive Council Meeting and Luncheon Brossman Commons 200 (Tower Room)</p><p>3:00-4:00 MAASA Executive Board Meeting Hoover Center 113</p><p>12:30-2:00 Panel Sessions I</p><p>A: Political Theory: Individual and Collective Nicarry Hall 125</p><p>Chair: Donald Tannenbaum, Gettysburg College</p><p>Papers: Hugh Henry Brackenridge: Western Pennsylvania’s Founding Era Democratic Theorist Bruce Caswell, Rowan University</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT The Internal Division of the Modern Individual Sebastien Viguier, Princeton University</p><p>A Capable Theory of Equality and Opportunity Joshua Broady Preiss, Bucknell University</p><p>Discussant: W. Wesley McDonald, Elizabethtown College</p><p>B: Public Policy Nicarry Hall 127</p><p>Chair: Kiku Huckle, Villanova University</p><p>Papers: The State against its Own Citizens? Comparing German-, Japanese-, and Muslim-American Experiences in Moments of National Crises in the United States Rumela Sen, Villanova University Robert Langran, Villanova University</p><p>DebateWatch or Not? Examining the Effectiveness of Campus-Wide Initiatives Promoting Political Engagement on College Campuses James Vike, Widener University Karen Rose, Widener University</p><p>Discussant: Kiku Huckle, Villanova University</p><p>C: Comparative Politics I Nicarry Hall 129</p><p>Chair: Andrew Musila, Lock Haven University</p><p>Papers: Fiscal Policies in Canadian Provinces: Convergence or Divergence? Oleg Kodolov, Kent State University</p><p>Collaboration of NGOs and Local Governments in coping with Urban Poverty in Turkey Kemal Ozden, Fatih University, Turkey</p><p>A Radical Change in Turkish Identity? Sammas Salur, Fatih University, Turkey</p><p>Discussants: Andrew Musila, Lock Haven University Oya Ozkanca, Elizabethtown College</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT D. Undergraduate Research I: Campaigns and Elections I Nicarry Hall 201</p><p>Chair: Jean Wahl Harris, University of Scranton</p><p>Papers: Gapology Revisited: The Case of the 2008 Election David R Antonini, Slippery Rock University Brian C Mueller, Slippery Rock University Seth T. Sykora-Bodie, Slippery Rock University</p><p>Third Parties and their Role in American Presidential Politics Ryan McGregor, Slippery Rock University</p><p>American Elections Alexandra Pugliese, Villanova Unversity</p><p>Discussant: Jean Wahl Harris, University of Scranton</p><p>2:00-2:15 Break Hoover Center 1st Floor</p><p>Sponsored by Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs</p><p>2:15-3:45 Panel Sessions II</p><p>E: State and Local Politics Nicarry Hall 125</p><p>Chair: John Kennedy, West Chester University</p><p>Papers: Four Factors Limiting the Potential of City-County Consolidation and Cooperation in York, Pennsylvania Joshua D. Ambrosius, University of Louisville </p><p>Obstacles Faced by Young Candidates for State Legislative Seats Matt Miller, Slippery Rock University</p><p>The Disenfranchisement of Black Pennsylvanians in the 1838 State Constitution: Racism, Politics, or Economics </p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT David Latzko, Penn State-York</p><p>The PA Dilemma: More Demands and Less Dollars David P. Sosar, King's College</p><p>Discussant: Paula Holoviak, Kutztown University</p><p>F. Law and Judicial Politics 1: Constitutional Law Nicarry Hall 127</p><p>Chair: Gerard J. Fitzpatrick, Ursinus College</p><p>Papers: Faith-Based Initiatives and First Amendment Jurisprudence Max Guirguis, Shepherd University</p><p>Are Pennsylvania Electors Violating the PA State Constitution? Heather Frederick, Slippery Rock University with Tyler Heckathorn, Alex McNeill, and Ryan McGregor, Slippery Rock University</p><p>Discussant: Gerard J. Fitzpatrick, Ursinus College</p><p>G. Undergraduate Research II: Comparative Politics Nicarry Hall 129</p><p>Chair: E. Brooke Harlowe, Lock Haven University</p><p>Local Government Finance: A Comparative Analysis of Tax Structure in Europe Brian Gilbert, Susquehanna University</p><p>Putin Julie Steinberg, University of Pennsylvania</p><p>The Ethnic Origin of Democracy George Yin, Swarthmore College</p><p>The Effect of Agents of Political Socialization on the Political Attitudes of Chinese and American Students Sarah Yarger, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Discussant: E. Brooke Harlowe, Lock Haven University</p><p>H. Undergraduate Research VII: Campaigns and Elections II Nicarry Hall 201</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT Chair: Stanley P. Berard, Lock Haven University</p><p>Papers: Political Campaigns and Strategic Human Management Alicia Gardus, Lebanon Valley College</p><p>Contract With Each Other: Nationalization as an Effective Strategy in the 1994 Congressional Election Alison Flukes, Villanova University</p><p>The Last Democrat on Earth: A Ground View of the Obama Campaign in Central Pennsylvania Marty Santalucia, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>Discussant: Stanley P. Berard, Lock Haven University</p><p>3:45-4:00 Break Hoover Center 1st Floor</p><p>Sponsored by Penn State Harrisburg School of Public Affairs</p><p>4:00-5:30 PPSA Plenary Roundtable: Race and Religion in the 2008 Elections Cosponsored by PPSA Section on Gender, Sexual Orientation, Race, and Ethnicity Hoover Center 212</p><p>Presenter: Scott Casper, Director, Office of Demographic Analysis, Democratic Caucus, Pennsylvania House of Representatives</p><p>Panelists: Michael Cassidy, Office of the Democratic Caucus Chairman, Pennsylvania House of Representatives Jean Harris, University of Scranton and Chair PPSA Section on Gender, Sexual Orientation, Race, and Ethnicity John Kennedy, West Chester University of Pennsylvania</p><p>5:30-5:45 PPSA Membership Business Meeting Hoover Center 212</p><p>6:00-7:00 PPSA/MAASA Reception Hosted by Elizabethtown College</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT Susquehanna Room, Myer Residence Hall</p><p>Remarks: Todd Eachus, Majority Leader, Pennsylvania House of Representatives</p><p>7:00-8:30 PPSA/MAASA Dinner Susquehanna Room, Myer Residence Hall</p><p>Welcome: Dr. Theodore E. Long, President, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Keynote address:</p><p>Culture Clash: Amish Conflicts with the State Donald B. Kraybill, Senior Fellow, Young Center for Anabaptist & Pietist Studies, Elizabethtown College</p><p>9:00 After Dinner Happy Hours Holiday Inn Express –Rheems Exit Rt 283 & Cloverleaf Road </p><p>Directions from Elizabethtown College: take Rt 230 East to left on Cloverleaf Road, Holiday Inn Express is on left just before the Rt 283 interchange</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT SATURDAY, MARCH 28</p><p>8:00-11:00 MAASA and PPSA Registration Hoover Center for Business, First Floor</p><p>8:00-11:00 Continental Breakfast/Coffee Hoover Center 110</p><p>Sponsored by TRIAD Strategies</p><p>8:30-10:00 Panel Sessions III/MAASA Session I</p><p>I. American Government 1 Nicarry Hall 127</p><p>Chair: Rob McMonagle, Neumann College</p><p>Papers: Deliberative Polling: Fostering an Engaged and Informed Public Melanie, Blumberg, California University of Pennsylvania David Argent, California University of Pennsylvania Susan Jasko, California University of Pennsylvania Elizabeth Jones, California University of Pennsylvania Mary O'Connor, California University of Pennsylvania</p><p>The Vanishing Pennsylvania Republican Voter: Examining the Decline in GOP Registration in the Commonwealth Christopher Borick, Muhlenberg College Elisa Zaehringer, Lehigh University</p><p>Explaining Aggregate Voter Turnout Rates – and Interest – in U.S. Presidential Elections Alyssa Mowitz, Franklin and Marshall College Stephen K. Medvic, Franklin and Marshall College</p><p>Discussant: Samuel B. Hoff, Delaware State University</p><p>J. Comparative Politics II Nicarry Hall 129</p><p>Chair: Andrew Miller, Wilkes University</p><p>Papers: Islam in Kenya’s 2007 Elections Andrew Musila, Lock Haven University</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT Causes of Philippine Muslim Unrest Justin de Leon, University of Central Florida</p><p>Is There a Freedom Process? Jason S. Belcher, University of Oklahoma</p><p>Discussant: Andrew Miller, Wilkes University</p><p>K. Undergraduate Student Research III: Constitutional Law and the Courts Nicarry Hall 125</p><p>Chair: Kyle Kreider, Wilkes University</p><p>Papers: Supreme Court Decision Making: District of Columbia v Heller Meghan Engstrom, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Gonzalez vs. Carhart: Inconsistency in the Commerce Clause Timothy Kissinger, Lebanon Valley College</p><p>A Comparison between Socrates’ and Jesus’ Political Teachings Jessica Cooper, Bowie State University </p><p>Discussant: Kyle Kreider, Wilkes University</p><p>L. Undergraduate Student Research IV: Presidency Hoover Center 114</p><p>Chair: E. Fletcher McClellan, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Papers: Neo-conservatism in the Bush Administration Charles McElwee, Lebanon Valley College </p><p>Unilateral Actions and the Emerging Postmodern Presidency Bennett Grubbs, LeMoyne College</p><p>The First Ladies: Their Roles and How They are Interpreted Kendra E Mundell, Slippery Rock University</p><p>Gotcha! How Sex and Policy Scandals have affected the American Presidency and the Views of the Public Christopher Klimowitz, Lebanon Valley College</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT Discussant: E. Fletcher McClellan, Elizabethtown College</p><p>MAASA Panel 1. Exploring the Christian Right Hoover Center 211</p><p>Papers: Presidential Election 2008: Why and How the Democrats Court the Religious Vote Diana DePasquale, Rutgers University</p><p>“A Continuing Survey of the Farce”: The New Pantagruel and the Carnivalesque Prophetic Tradition Matthew Stewart, University of Wyoming</p><p>Exposing the “Christian Nation”: The Christian Right and the Metaphor of Fascism in Contemporary Reportage Chris R. Vials, SUNY Buffalo State College</p><p>Moderator: Michael Barton, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>MAASA Panel 2. Race and Gender in Politics and Faith Hoover Center 213</p><p>Papers: Religion and Politics in Native American Fiction: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Louise Barnett, Rutgers University</p><p>Betwixt and Between: The Ambiguous Space of Protestant Missionary Wives, 1820-1860 Melanie Steimle, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>God Damn America: A Prophet’s Plea Christopher House, University of Pittsburgh</p><p>Southern Graces: Women, Faith, and the Quest for Social Justice in Jim Crow Memphis Ann Youngblood Mulhearn, University of Tennessee-Martin</p><p>Moderator: Yvonne Sims, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT MAASA Panel 3. Religious Controversy! Hoover Center 214 Papers: Westboro Baptist Church versus American Media: What Public Response to Snyder v. Phelps Reveals about America’s Heteronationalism Rebecca Barrett-Fox, University of Kansas</p><p>Red and Yellow, Black and White, Are They Precious in His Sight?: Biblical Justifications for Slavery Sylvia Kurtz, Huntingdon Area School District</p><p>Scientology vs. Psychiatry in the Museum Jonathan Hansen, University of Iowa</p><p>“Are you Gonna Come and Kill Me?”: Death and Deception at Mount Carmel Jenifer Bianchi, University of Delaware</p><p>Moderator: Craig Haas, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>MAASA Panel 4. Politics and Faith in Early America Hoover Center 215</p><p>Papers: American Political Dynasties: The Unintended Child of American Democracy Megan McGee, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>“In an illegal, unprecedented manner”: The Persecution of the Quaker Community during the American Occupation of Revolutionary Philadelphia Stephanie Gilbert. Dickinson College</p><p>The Pursuit of Faith and Government: William Penn and His Colonial System Christopher Fritsch. University of Oxford</p><p>Moderator: John Haddad, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>10:00-10:30 Break Hoover Center 110</p><p>Sponsored by Pennsylvania Legislative Office for Research Liaison (LORL)</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT 10:30-12:00 Panel Session IV/MAASA Session II</p><p>M. New Tools for Teaching, Research, and Analysis: US, Comparative, Pennsylvania, and Metropolitan Databases Hoover Center 212</p><p>Chair: G. Terry Madonna, Franklin and Marshall College</p><p>Presenters: Policy Agendas Frank R. Baumgartner, Penn State University</p><p>Comparative Agendas Frank R. Baumgartner, Penn State University</p><p>Pennsylvania Policy Database Project Joseph P. McLaughlin, Temple University</p><p>Pennsylvania Votes (live tracking of Pa. legislation and roll calls) Joe Sterns, Commonwealth Foundation</p><p>Innovation Clinic Database (innovations in U.S. metropolitan governance) David Y. Miller, University of Pittsburgh</p><p>MAASA Panel 5. Undergraduate Roundtable Hoover Center 211</p><p>Papers: Adult Children of Alcoholics…Who Cares? Elizabeth Ann Halgash, Rutgers University</p><p>Abstinence Makes the Kids Rock Harder: The Jonas Brothers and Virginity Pledges Meghan Milligan, Temple University</p><p>Birth Control and the Reshaping of Sexuality and the Traditional American Family, 1960 to 2000 Nicole Polisano, La Salle University</p><p>Appalachian Culture and Industrial Exploitation in the Gilded Age Ben Hoover, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>Moderator: Francis J. Ryan, La Salle University</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT MAASA Panel 6. Preserving German Culture by means of Religion in New Jersey Hoover Center 213</p><p>“Fellowship Deaconry, Liberty Corner, New Jersey.” (Panel includes a screening of the film followed by discussion) Angus Gillespie, Rutgers University</p><p>Moderator: Angus Gillespie, Rutgers University</p><p>MAASA Panel 7. War, Pacifism, and Religion Hoover Center 214</p><p>Papers: Gender & Pacifism in an Anabaptist Context Beth Graybill, Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society in Pennsylvania</p><p>“A Sure Storm Will Follow Fine Weather and Vice Versa”: Mormon Soldiers in the Civil War Brant Ellsworth, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>Doves of a Different Feather. Mennonites and the Antiwar Movementk During Vietnam Holly Scott, American University</p><p>Moderator: Charles Kupfer, Penn State Harrisburg</p><p>MAASA Panel 8. Religious Contexts and their Consequences Hoover Center 215</p><p>Papers: More Human than Human: Battlestar Galactica’s Religious and Political Fields of Cultural Production James E. Siburt, Lancaster Theological Seminary</p><p>Horace Mann and the Shadow of Calvinist Patriarchalism Matthew Backes, Rutgers University</p><p>Presidential Church Membership and the President’s View of the Political/religious Nexus: Some Case Studies and Suggestions Jared Lobdell, Harrisburg Area Community College</p><p>Sikhism and Sikhs in the United States Gurjit Singh and Harpreet Songh, Baba Banda Bahadur Engineering College</p><p>Moderator: Carolyn Kitch, Temple University</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT 12:00-1:30 MAASA/PPSA Luncheon Hoover Center 110</p><p>Remarks: Angus Gillespie, Rutgers University President, Middle Atlantic American Studies Association</p><p>1:30-3:00 Panel Sessions V</p><p>N. American Government II Hoover Center 211</p><p>Chair: James Benze, Washington and Jefferson College </p><p>Papers: Establishing a Sustainable Defense: The Defense Challenge of the Obama Administration Jeffrey A. Weber, East Stroudsburg University</p><p>Bush, Obama and the March of Political Time E. Fletcher McClellan, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Is Negativity Increasing as Time Goes By? Candidate Advertisements in the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Presidential General Election Campaigns Sharon Sykora, Slippery Rock University</p><p>Discussant: Daniel J. Mallinson, Villanova University</p><p>O. Law and Judicial Politics II: Courts Hoover Center 213</p><p>Chair: Jean Wahl Harris, University of Scranton</p><p>Papers: Supreme Semiotics: Reading Race at the U.S. Supreme Court Paul Henry Hawkins, Union Institute and University</p><p>Antitrust Legislation and Market Definition in the Healthcare Industry: Case Study Pittsburgh Daniel Inzinga and Jacquelyn Cully, Duquesne University</p><p>Discussant: Jean Wahl Harris, University of Scranton</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT P. Undergraduate Student Research V: The Policy Making Process Hoover Center 214</p><p>Chair: Stanley P. Berard, Lock Haven University</p><p>Papers: Earmarks: Political Power or Liability? Brian Wharton, Lebanon Valley College</p><p>Claiming Expertise and Authority: Think Tanks, Policy Space and American Political Development in the Twentieth Century Philip Rocco, University of Pennsylvania</p><p>The Progressive Generation: Will Young Americans Support Universal Healthcare? Ashley Sweeney, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Discussant: Stanley P. Berard, Lock Haven University</p><p>Q. Undergraduate Student Research VI: International Relations and Human Rights Hoover Center 215</p><p>Chair: Victoria Williams, Alvernia University</p><p>Papers: The Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Darfur: How Effective is the United Nations? Jennifer Zielinski, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Ukraine on the Edge: An Examination of Ukraine in the Ideological Division Between Russia and the West Lauren E Wilhelm, Slippery Rock University</p><p>Theorizing Global Stability: An Analysis of International Structure Maurice P. Rapp, Elizabethtown College</p><p>Discussant: Victoria Williams, Alvernia University</p><p>PPSA 2009 Preliminary Program--3/20/09 8:00 a.m. EDT</p>