Barbara Hinckley (died November 21, 1995) was an American political scientist.
Her work included influential studies of the seniority system in the United States Congress, the rhetoric of American presidents, and the influence of polling on presidential decision-making.
Hinckley was a professor of political science at a number of institutions, the last being Purdue University.
Hinckley obtained her undergraduate degree at Mount Holyoke College,[1] followed by a PhD from Cornell University, which she completed in 1968.
For example, she appeared regularly on C-SPAN to provide expert commentary on American politics, polling, and campaigns.