“I don't care if you're playing backyard football, having a dinner party or dropping off the kids at your Mom's house, there have to be ground rules. Rules that everybody agrees upon about how we're going to go about doing this thing that everyone involved believes is important and needs to be done.”

American political scientist, commentator and writer

Jason Johnson is an American political scientist, commentator, and writer. He is an associate professor of communication and journalism at Morgan State University, and a regular political contributor to MS NOW. He is best known as the author of Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. His work sits at the intersection of politics, media, and public debate, and his writing and commentary often reflect that mix of academic analysis and current affairs.