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John J. Pitney Jr. is the Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics at Claremont McKenna College's Government Department. His extensive career includes roles at the Republican National Committee, U.S. House Republican Research Committee, and Congressional fellowships with Representatives Dick Cheney and Senator Alfonse D'Amato.
Research expertise spans American political institutions, elections, party politics, and presidential leadership. Current courses include U.S. Congress and American Political Parties, reflecting his scholarly focus on legislative processes and partisan dynamics.
Publications include multiple books analyzing presidential elections and party systems, such as 'Un-American: The Fake Patriotism of Donald Trump' (2020) and 'Is Congress Broken?' (2017). His scholarship critically examines polarization, presidential rhetoric, and institutional functionality in contemporary politics.
Honors include CMC's Presidential Award, multiple teaching awards, and fellowships from ACLS and NEH. Media commentary frequently addresses electoral politics, congressional affairs, and conservative political thought.
