Kerwin C. Swint - Political Expert
Kerwin Swint, professor of political science, analyst and author, is one of the foremost
experts on…
Georgia
(Sep 27, 2010) —
Kerwin Swint, professor of political science, analyst and author, is one of the foremost
experts on presidential campaigns and state and local elections. He is author of “Mudslingers:
The Twenty-five Dirtiest Political Campaigns of All Times” (Praeger, 2006) and “Dark
Genius: The Influential Career of Legendary Political Operative and Fox News Founder
Roger Ailes” (Sterling, 2008). His views and analysis of this year’s state primaries,
gubernatorial and congressional races have appeared frequently in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
and in the Athens Banner-Herald, Augusta Chronicle, Marietta Daily Journal and Associated
Press reports in The Washington Examiner.com and San Francisco Examiner.com. He appeared
nationally on ABC’s The View prior to the 2008 presidential election, and his books have been profiled in more
than 30 media nationwide including New York Daily News, New York Observer, Roll Call,
CRN National Cable Radio, BBC Radio, Salon.com and Slate.com.
A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers more than 150 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.