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Pope "Mac" McCorkle III is a Professor of the Practice at the Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University since 2018. He has also held roles as Associate Professor of the Practice (2012-2018) and Visiting Lecturer (2010-2012) at the same institution. McCorkle founded McCorkle Policy Consulting in 1994, advising political candidates, state governments, and organizations across 29 states.
- Education:
- Duke University, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1984
- Princeton University, Artium Baccalaureus (A.B.), 1977
McCorkle's research and professional work focus on public policy analysis, electoral dynamics, and political consulting, particularly in North Carolina and nationally. His expertise includes demographic shifts, partisan collaboration, and policy implications of legislative changes (e.g., HB2, Dobbs v. Jackson decision).
He has contributed to academic journals and media outlets such as Columbia Journalism Review, Commonweal, and Society, with commentary on midterm elections, presidential primaries, and political identity. Notable media engagements include analysis of Jimmy Carter's legacy and COP28 climate summit reflections.
- Leadership Roles:
- Director of the POLIS Center for Politics (2019-2021)
- Director of Graduate Studies for the MPP Program (2012-2018)
