Published: Feb. 6, 2012

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CU-Boulder Sources on Feb. 7 Colorado Republican Caucus

Ken Bickers, professor and chair of the °µÍø½ûÇø political science department, can comment on the U.S. presidential race in Colorado and nationally. He can be reached at 303-492-2363 orÌýbickers@colorado.edu.

Scott Adler, associate professor of political science, can comment on the U.S. presidential race in Colorado and nationally. He is best reached by email atÌýe.scott.adler@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-492-6659.

Leaf Van Boven, professor of psychology, can discuss how Americans generally overestimate the degree of polarization between Democrats and Republicans, and what influences that overestimation. He is best reached by email atÌývanboven@colorado.edu. His office number is 303-735-5238.

Elizabeth Skewes, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, can speak about media coverage of the candidates this electoral season. Skewes can be reached at 303-735-1096 orÌýelizabeth.skewes@colorado.edu.

Mike McDevitt, associate professor of journalism and mass communication, is available to comment on the role of media, schools, peer groups and families in the campaign engagement of youth and young adults. McDevitt can be reached at 303-735-0460 orÌýmike.mcdevitt@colorado.edu.Ìý

Or for assistance contact Peter Caughey in the CU-Boulder Office of Media Relations and News Services at 303-492-4007 orÌýcaughey@colorado.edu.

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