Susan MacManus

As the campaign season kicks off, political scientist Susan MacManus — who retired from from teaching at USF — discusses whether Florida is still a swing state and which issues could roil the upcoming elections.

The vacancy left behind by the death of U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings will be one of the longest in modern American history. Now, the ripple effects are coming to light in the race to fill his seat.

Florida political scientist Susan MacManus discusses the fallout of the 2020 election during an appearance at the Capital Tiger Bay Club.

Political Scientist Susan MacManus said few people really expected Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to do well in Florida's presidential primary, with the…

Florida's recount process was marred by accusations of incompetence, antiquated voting technology and even a ballot design issue that some Democrats believe cost them a Senate seat.

With voting day only a week away, Florida's midterm election is shaping up to be another nail-biter.To help you understand how the Tampa Bay area will…

With voting day only a week away, Florida's midterm election is shaping up to be another nail-biter.To help you understand how the Tampa Bay area will…

Residents in Florida's biggest cities may be reluctant to recommend their hometown to people looking to move.The USF-Nielsen Sunshine State Survey asked…

Just months after seeing the budget for the state tourism marketing agency cut to $75 million amid a cantankerous political fight, Gov. Rick Scott is…

The first part of the USF-Nielsen Sunshine State Survey, focusing on the economy and the environment, was released yesterday. The Sunshine State Survey is…

Orlando was the center of the Republican political universe over the weekend, as all the major candidates for president spoke at the GOP's Sunshine…

More data has been released from the annual Sunshine State Survey.This time, it shows that 85 percent of Floridians want people buying a gun or getting a…