Dr. Jonathan Wharton, professor of political science and urban affairs at Southern Connecticut State University, appeared on two prominent Connecticut media outlets this week to provide analysis on both local and national political developments.
On News 12 Connecticut’s “Power & Politics,” Wharton opened the show with a nearly four-minute segment discussing Governor Ned Lamont’s controversial vetoes on housing and labor legislation, framing them within broader Democratic Party dynamics. He also touched on what these decisions could mean for Connecticut heading into the 2025 election cycle. Watch the full segment here.
Wharton also joined host Paul Pacelli on WICC’s “Connecticut Today” to explore whether Democrats—both locally and nationally—are shifting further left. The conversation ranged from a recent upset in New York City’s mayoral primary to Lamont’s vetoes and national headlines surrounding President Trump. Listen to the full show here.
Wharton’s research centers on state and local government, public policy, and economic development, as well as identity and coalition-building politics.
