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Pope McCorkle is a Professor of the Practice at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy, where he teaches advanced policy analysis courses. With a J.D. from Duke (1984) and an A.B. from Princeton (1977), McCorkle has extensive experience as a political consultant through his firm McCorkle Policy Consulting, which he founded in 1994.
- Education: J.D. from Duke University (1984), A.B. in History from Princeton University (1977, magna cum laude)
- Professional Background: Clerked at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1984-85), practiced law in Raleigh, and served as a consultant for political candidates across 29 states
McCorkle's research and commentary focus on political dynamics in North Carolina, partisan strategy, and public policy analysis. He has been a frequent commentator on issues like voter-identification laws, HB2 legislation, and electoral trends, quoted in major outlets including The New York Times and PBS NewsHour. His work bridges academic theory with practical political consulting, particularly evident in his analysis of the 2016 election cycle and the tension between business interests and social conservatism in the Republican Party.
He has taught courses such as:
- PUBPOL 890: Advanced Special Topics in Public Policy
- PUBPOL 831: Policy Analysis for Public Affairs Leaders
- PUBPOL 803: Policy Analysis I
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