Professor of Political Science and Public Policy | Coordinator of Public Policy Program
Biography
Todd Eberly is a professor of Political Science and coordinator of Public Policy Studies at St. Mary's College of Maryland. He specializes in American health and welfare policy, with a focus on the policy and political legacies of the Great Society. Professor Eberly's first book, American Government and Popular Discontent was released in June, 2013 by Routledge. His second book, The Rise of Ideology in America, is expected from Rowman and Littlefield in early 2015. His third book, The Trump Presidency: Outsider in the Oval Office, was released in 2017. His fourth book, How Trump Happened, was released in 2020 and his fifth book, The Trump Effect was released in 2022. Each of these books explore critical issues in contemporary American politics as well as the impact of partisan polarization on American governing institutions, policies, and the electorate. He is an advisor to Project Vote Smart and his analysis and commentary have been featured in the Washington Post, the Baltimore Sun, the Baltimore Banner, Newsweek, CNBC, and Public Radio/Television. He has served as an expert witness in cases challenging gerrymandered Congressional districts and has consulted with the centrist organization Third Way. He was named one of the most influential voices in Maryland politics by Campaigns and Elections magazine. In 2010, the St. Mary's College Student Government Association honored him with the Faculty Student Life Award. He lives in Southern MD with his wife and two daughters.
Areas of Research Specialization
- American Government and Politics
- American Public Policy
- Polarization
Areas of Teaching Specialization
- Maryland Politics
Education
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B.A. in Political Science at Clarion University, 1996
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Ph.D. in Public Policy at University of Maryland, 2006
Spotlight
- Eberly Discusses MD Primary on MPT State Circle
Associate Professor Todd Eberly and Melissa Deckman ’93 discussed the primary election on MPT State Circle on June 27.
Deckman is the Louis L. Goldstein Professor of Public Affairs and Chair of the Political Science Department at Washington College.
State Circle has served a resource for Maryland residents to keep up to date on major political issues, pending bills and legislative news for 30 years through commentary from experts.
- Eberly Discusses Katie O'Malley on Al Jazeera
Associate Professor Todd Eberly appeared on the America Tonight program on Al Jazeera America to discuss Katie and Martin O'Malley's presidential ambitions.
- Eberly Releases Book on The Trump Effect
Donald Trump’s presidency produced no end of controversy. His tumultuous presidency also created new avenues of public policy and national politics. Prominent scholars of American institutions, politics and public policy assess the multiple consequences of Trump’s singular presidency in this volume. How did Trump’s unconventional behavior alter the media environment and electoral politics? Will he remain the dominant presence in the Republican Party? Are Democrats the main beneficiaries of his time in office? How lasting was his impact on the federal judiciary, Congressional-executive relations and White House management? What new directions in domestic and foreign policy are likely to survive his presidency? The authors shed much light on the temporary and permanent changes to the policy and political landscape wrought by this argumentative and controversial chief executive.
- Eberly Discusses Maryland Politics with Newsweek
Todd Eberly, professor of political science at St. Mary's College of Maryland, told Newsweek that Hale may have a better chance of winning a Republican primary than a Democratic one against Moore, but that he is likely to be met with skepticism from many GOP voters.
Newsweek reached out to the Moore and Hale campaigns for comment via email and online contact form, respectively.
Why It Matters
Maryland is generally a solidly Democratic state, but it has elected moderate Republican governors in the past. The governorship was held by Republicans Larry Hogan from 2015 to 2023 and Bob Ehrlich from 2003 to 2007.