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Richard S. Conley
Born1967 (age 57–58) [citation needed]
United States [where?]
Known forResearch on presidential-congressional relations, comparative executives, Native American politics
AwardsUF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Research Grant (1999, 2003)
Academic background
Alma materGettysburg College (BA, 1989)
McGill University (MA, 1991)
University of Maryland (PhD, 1998)
Academic work
DisciplinePolitical science
Sub-disciplinePresidency, executive-legislative relations, comparative politics
InstitutionsUniversity of Florida
American University (Adjunct)
University of Maryland (Teaching Assistant)
Notable worksThe Presidency, Congress, and Divided Government (2002)
Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era (2009)

Richard S. Conley (born 1967) is an American political scientist and Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida (UF). His research focuses on presidential-congressional relations, comparative executives, and Native American politics, with over 1,208 citations across 12 academic books and articles in journals like Presidential Studies Quarterly, Comparative Political Studies, and Political Studies.[1] Conley has authored works such as The Presidency, Congress, and Divided Government (2002) and edited Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era (2009), praised for its scholarly objectivity.[2] He has led UF's Political Science Studies in Provence and conducted archival research at U.S. and Canadian presidential libraries.[3] Conley's public engagement includes C-SPAN appearances and commentary on Florida elections.[4]

Biography

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Richard S. Conley was born in 1967 in the United States.[citation needed] He developed an interest in executive politics during his undergraduate studies, influenced by the Reagan era.[5] Conley earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Gettysburg College in 1989, a Master of Arts in political science from McGill University in 1991, and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in 1998.[5][6] His dissertation analyzed veto strategies in divided government, shaping his later research.[7]

Conley joined UF in 1998 as an assistant professor, becoming associate professor in 2004 and Professor in 2013.[8] He served as Coordinator for UF's Political Science Studies in Provence (2003–2004) and has been a Special Research Affiliate for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (1996–1998).[9] Conley has taught as an adjunct instructor at American University and University of Maryland (1997).[8]

Research

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Conley's research spans presidential-congressional relations, comparative executives, and Native American politics, combining archival analysis with quantitative methods.[10] His work, cited over 1,208 times, has influenced scholarship on executive-legislative dynamics and consociational democracy.[10]

Presidential-congressional relations

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Conley's book The Presidency, Congress, and Divided Government: A Post-War Assessment (2002) examines veto strategies and legislative productivity under divided government, cited 200 times for its historical scope.[5] A 2004 article in *Presidential Studies Quarterly*, "George W. Bush’s Veto Threats and Legislative Strategy," analyzed Bush's preemptive vetoes, cited 150 times and praised for its archival detail but critiqued for limited generalizability.[11] His 2013 article in *Congress and the Presidency*, "Signing On and Sounding Off: Presidential Signing Statements in the Eisenhower Administration," explored Eisenhower's legislative influence, cited in *American Political Science Review*.[12]

Conley's archival research at the Bush, Eisenhower, Ford, and Reagan Presidential Libraries has informed his current book project comparing executive politics in the U.S., Fifth Republic France, and Ireland, focusing on divided government and institutional development.[3] A 2010 article in *Comparative Political Studies*, "‘No Irish Need Apply?’ Veto Players and Legislative Productivity in Ireland," analyzed coalition government impacts, cited in Irish electoral studies.[12]

Comparative executives

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Conley’s comparative research examines executive leadership in Canada, France, and Northern Ireland. His 2013 *Political Studies* article with Charles Dahan, "Legislative Behaviour in the Northern Ireland Assembly, 2007–2011," analyzed consociational democracy, cited for its contribution to power-sharing models.[12] His ongoing book project on Canadian prime ministers (Diefenbaker to Harper) explores leadership challenges, using archives from Library and Archives Canada.[6] A 2012 *Irish Political Studies* article, "The Consociational Model and Question Time in the Northern Ireland Assembly," examined procedural reforms, influencing UK parliamentary studies.[13]

Native American politics

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Conley developed a UF course on Native American politics, culminating in a 2017 spring break study tour to reservations in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana.[14] The tour, engaging with Northern Arapaho and Shoshone tribes, enhanced his research on tribal governance, cited in *Google Scholar* for its experiential approach.[10]

Teaching

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At UF, Conley teaches courses on the American presidency, comparative politics, and Native American politics, including POS 4413 (The Presidency) and CPO 4145 (Government and Politics of Ireland).[3] He led UF's Political Science Studies in Provence, teaching in Aix-en-Provence in 2003–2004.[9]

Public engagement

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Conley has appeared on C-SPAN, discussing Truman's congressional relations in a 2009 forum.[4] In 2010, he commented on Florida's gubernatorial election in *The Independent Florida Alligator*, analyzing voter turnout and party dynamics.[15] His 2002 book, *Florida 2002 Elections Update*, provided data-driven insights into state politics, cited in regional electoral studies.[5] Conley's Native American study tour fostered public understanding of tribal governance.[14]

Controversies

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Conley faced legal issues that drew media attention. In May 2006, his ex-wife obtained a restraining order after he allegedly threatened to arm himself and made inflammatory remarks about law enforcement, though the order was lifted later that month.[16] In November 2009, Conley was arrested on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge for allegedly grabbing his wife's wrist during an argument, leading to a temporary leave from UF and brief closure of the political science office.[16] No convictions were reported, and Conley resumed teaching.[3]

Selected publications

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Conley has authored or edited 12 books and published numerous articles, shaping discourse on executive politics and comparative governance.

Books

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  • Conley, Richard S. (2002). The Presidency, Congress, and Divided Government: A Post-War Assessment. Texas A&M University Press. ISBN 978-1585442119.
  • Conley, Richard S. (ed.). (2003). Reassessing the Reagan Presidency. University Press of America. ISBN 978-0761824831.
  • Conley, Richard S. (ed.). (2004). Transforming the American Polity: The Presidency of George W. Bush and the War on Terrorism. Prentice-Hall. ISBN 978-0131129535.
  • Conley, Richard S. (2009). Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 978-0810860636.
  • Conley, Richard S. (2017). Presidential Leadership and National Security: The Obama Legacy and Trump Trajectory. Routledge. ISBN 978-1138284203.

Articles

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  • Conley, Richard S. (2004). "George W. Bush’s Veto Threats and Legislative Strategy." Presidential Studies Quarterly. 34(3): 506–528. doi:10.1111/j.1741-5705.2004.00211.x.
  • Conley, Richard S. (2010). "‘No Irish Need Apply?’ Veto Players and Legislative Productivity in Ireland, 1949–2000." Comparative Political Studies. 43(1): 91–118. doi:10.1177/0010414009341714.
  • Conley, Richard S.; Dahan, Charles. (2013). "Legislative Behaviour in the Northern Ireland Assembly, 2007–2011: Conflict and Consensus in a Developing Consociational Democracy." Political Studies. 61(1): 179–197. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9248.2012.00998.x.
  • Conley, Richard S. (2013). "Signing On and Sounding Off: Presidential Signing Statements in the Eisenhower Administration, 1953–61." Congress and the Presidency. 40(1): 61–83. doi:10.1080/07343469.2012.757141.

References

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  1. ^ "Richard S. Conley". scholar.google.com. Retrieved May 19, 2025.
  2. ^ "Review: Historical Dictionary of the George W. Bush Era". Booklist. 105 (13): 28. 2009.
  3. ^ a b c d "Richard S. Conley". College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Florida. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  4. ^ a b "Truman and Congress". C-SPAN. April 20, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c d "Richard Conley". Department of Political Science, University of Florida. November 7, 2013. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  6. ^ a b "Richard S. Conley". Academia.edu. August 22, 2011. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  7. ^ "Richard S. Conley Profile". ResearchGate. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Conley, Richard S." VIVO, University of Florida. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Richard S. Conley". University of Florida. September 1, 2003. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c "Richard Conley". Google Scholar. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  11. ^ Conley, R. S. (2004). "George W. Bush's Veto Threats and Legislative Strategy". Presidential Studies Quarterly. 34 (3): 506–528. doi:10.1111/j.1741-5705.2004.00211.x.
  12. ^ a b c "Publications – Richard S. Conley". University of Florida. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  13. ^ Conley, R. S. (2013). "The Consociational Model and Question Time". Irish Political Studies. 28 (1): 78–98. doi:10.1080/07907184.2012.727398.
  14. ^ a b "Professor Richard Conley's Native American Reservation Study Tour". Department of Political Science, University of Florida. March 15, 2017. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  15. ^ "Low turnout shapes Florida election". The Independent Florida Alligator. November 3, 2010. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
  16. ^ a b "UF department closes after professor arrested". The Gainesville Sun. November 17, 2009. Retrieved May 17, 2025.
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