Dr. Colleen Shogan is an Assistant Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS). Formerly a political science professor at George Mason University, Colleen has lectured and written on a wide range of topics, from presidential rhetoric to women in Congress. Prior to joining CRS, Colleen worked as a Legislative Assistant for Senator Joe Lieberman. The resources on this site enable you to learn more about Colleen’s work and research interests, including links to some of her publications and video samples of several media appearances. Thanks for stopping by!
Although sometimes decried by pundits, George W. Bush’s use of moral and religious rhetoric is far from unique in the American presidency. In her first book, The Moral Rhetoric of American Presidents (Texas A&M Univ. Press, 2006), Dr. Colleen Shogan astutely analyzes the president’s role as the nation’s moral spokesman.