Michael Kramer, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communication Studies at Saint Mary's College has expertise in the following areas: political communication, political campaign communication (debates, ads, speeches, Internet), politician and celebrity responses to scandal accusations, presidential communication, communication studies (http://www3.saintmarys.edu/news-events/experts-for-the-media/michael-kramer)

He can be available for pre- or post-speech analysis of speeches presented at the Republican National Convention and/or Democratic National Convention. He can focus on how the presidential and vice presidential nominees can best define themselves through their convention speeches in a way that will build momentum moving into the general election.