Erin C. Cassese is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Delaware. Cassese’s research and teaching interests lie broadly in American politics and political behavior, with an emphasis on gender, race, and representation. Her current projects focus on gender-based attacks in negative political campaigning and dehumanization in campaign rhetoric. Her articles have appeared in peer-reviewed journals including: the Journal of Politics, Political Behavior, Legislative Studies Quarterly, Political Research Quarterly, Politics & Gender, Politics & Religion, and Sex Roles. She received her PhD in Political Science from Stony Brook University.