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John C. Fortier

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John Fortier is the principal contributor to the AEI-Brookings Election Reform Project and executive director of the Continuity of Government Commission. A political scientist who has taught at the University of Pennsylvania, University of Delaware, Boston College, and Harvard University, Mr. Fortier has written numerous scholarly and popular articles. His books include Absentee and Early Voting: Trends, Promises, and Perils (2006), After the People Vote: A Guide to the Electoral College (2004), and Second-Term Blues: How George W. Bush Has Governed (2007). Mr. Fortier writes a column for Politico and is a frequent radio and television commentator on the presidency, Congress, and elections.

Professional Experience

-Executive director, Continuity of Government Commission, 2002-present

-Project manager, Transition to Governing Project, AEI, 1998-2003

-Member, Presidency Research Career Service Award Committee, American Political Science Association, 2004

-Participant, National Election Initiative, Constitution Project, 2001-2002

-Teaching positions at University of Pennsylvania, 2004-2005; University of Delaware, 1995-1996; Boston College, 1992-1994; Harvard University, 1993

-Research associate, Worcester Municipal Research Bureau, 1997-1998

Education

Ph.D., Boston College

B.A., Georgetown University

Articles and Short Publications

Rout by Southwest?

McCain vs. Obama: What to Expect

The Politics of Picking a Mate

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Books

Second-Term Blues

Absentee and Early Voting

After the People Vote

Events

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 10)

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 9)

AEI Election Watch 2008 (Session 8)

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Speaking Engagements

Expanding and Improving Opportunities to Vote by Mail or Absentee

H. R. 5388

Ensuring the Continuity of the United States Government

Research Areas

Elections

Congress

Continuity of government

Election reform, presidential succession, and disability

The Electoral College

The presidency

Research Projects

Transition to Governing Project

Election Reform Project

Continuity of Government Commission

AEI's Political Corner

Downloads

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Contact Information

John Fortier
American Enterprise Institute
1150 Seventeenth Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-828-6038
Assistant: 202-862-5866
Fax: 202-862-5821
E-mail: JFortier@aei.org

Latest Book

Second-Term Blues

This hard-hitting book illuminates the priorities, governing tendencies, and leadership style of George W. Bush as he navigates a rocky second term. [Read More]