John G. Geer
  • A Few Consequences Of Living In A Battleground StateArticle

    A Few Consequences Of Living In A Battleground State

    We are now less than 2 weeks away from when Americans go to the polls.    As we approach November 6th, an already heated battle will get even more heated.  We can expect a number of four letter words to be used by the presidential candidates in the coming days, such ...

    24 Oct 2012
  • The Public Sees Merit in Negative AdsArticle

    The Public Sees Merit in Negative Ads

    Most Americans claim not to like “negative” ads.  But what they really do not like is the term “negative.”   Voters actually see merit in candidates’ raising doubts about each other.  What they react against are unfair, personal attacks.   So, it is no surprise that 85% of Americans viewed ads that ...

    21 May 2012
  • Negativity: as American as Apple PieArticle

    Negativity: as American as Apple Pie

    As the 2010 midterm election came to a close, pundits and observers were claiming it was the most negative campaign ever. While I doubt such a claim is true, some data that suggests the 2010 elections may at least have been ...

    08 Dec 2010