The following DePaul University professors are available to reporters to provide insight and analysis of issues arising from the election:

Bruce Newman, associate professor of marketing, political consultant and author of the new book "The Mass Marketing of Politics: Democracy in an Age of Manufactured Images," (Sage Publications, spring 1999). Topics: political spending, political marketing, campaign commercials, voter behavior. DePaul: 312/362-5186.

Bruce Evensen, professor of communication and former Middle East news bureau chief for Christian Broadcasting. Topics: public perception of the press and political process, link between press credibility and voter confidence, effect of negative attack ads on public perception, public perception of the Clinton scandal and its effect on the election. DePaul: 773/325-2894.

Michael L. Mezey, professor of political science and dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Topics: U.S. Senate and House elections. DePaul: 773/325-7305.

Wayne Steger, assistant professor of political science. Topics: Media coverage of elections, congressional elections, voter behavior, voter turnout. DePaul: 773/325-4240.

Christopher Mobley, adjunct faculty member, political science. Topic: African-American voters. DePaul: 773/325-1855.

Marlene Arnold Nicholson, professor of law. Topics: Campaign finance issues, especially funding for judicial campaigns in Illinois. DePaul: 312/362-8327.

Judith Reed, assistant professor of law. Topic: Voter registration, ballot access, basic voter rights issues. DePaul 312/362-8127.

Jeff Shaman, professor of law. Topics: State constitutional amendment to change the Illinois Court Commission. He worked on the amendment and can talk knowledgeably about it. DePaul: 312/362-8143.