Politics
Political commentary from Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD, a licensed psychologist and political commentator who has analyzed American politics on MSNBC, CBS, FOX 5, PIX11, News 12 New Jersey and WINK-TV. Every piece reads the news through a psychological lens: why leaders and candidates do what they do, how voters react, and what it means for the country, with the benefits and drawbacks laid out plainly.
Coverage includes elections and campaigns, presidential power and the voters who follow it, war and foreign crises, Congress and the Supreme Court, immigration enforcement, scandals and the psychology of political movements. The archive goes back to 2008, from Gov. Chris Christie and the Obama years to every presidential race since.
Start here The psychology of Trump supporters, 2016 to 2026 · Guilt by association and the fabric of trust · Trump Follower Psychology 101 (2019)
Looming Government Shutdown 2018
With a looming government shutdown 2018, in December, is the third act this year pitting the president and Congress offs over the…
Trump White House Anxiety
Trump White House anxiety stems from the onslaught of indictments, guilty pleas, and tidbits surrounding the Mueller Russia investigation probe. Add to that…
Holiday Politics
Holiday politics can be a bad recipe at family gatherings. Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD, a clinical psychologist, provides some insights into how…
Election Impact of Hurricane Michael
Election impact of Hurricane Michael was the topic today on WINK News. With the midterm elections less than a month away, does the…
Kavanaugh Possible Outcome
The Kavanaugh possible outcome of his bid to ascend to the Supreme Court has been the most politicized nomination hearing in our lifetime.…
Body Language of Kavanaugh Hearing
Body Language of Kavanaugh Hearing about his alleged sexual assault of Dr. Ford can be revealing. Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD breaks it…
Cause & Effect of Kavanaugh Accusations
Cause & effect of Kavanaugh accusations has been immediate. While Senators are scrambling for position, social media is lit up. People are attacking or…
Impact of Natural Disasters on Politicians
The impact of natural disasters on politicians can be different than it is on you or me. Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD, political…
Psychologists Say President Trump is Mentally Unbalanced
Psychiatrists and psychologists say President Trump is mentally unbalanced. White House officials reached out to a noted psychiatrist from Yale University last year…
Insight into The NY Times Op-Ed Resistance
Insight into The NY Times Op-Ed resistance article with the political psychologist, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD. He stopped into the CBS affiliate…