Some Newspaper Endorsements for President Matter a Lot
Research on the last two contests finds that, under specific circumstances, endorsements can significantly increase a candidate’s chances…
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Will You Notice Trump’s Gestures? Or Hillary’s Grimace?
Research suggests body language and facial expressions catch the notice of debate viewers more than candidates’ actual arguments.…
We Are Not Our Vote
Black Americans are more diverse than their ballots. By Theodore Johnson (Photo: J.D. Pooley/Getty Images) For all the…
You Gotta Have Friends: The Female Buddy System of Politics
As women ascend higher in politics, one key network often gets overlooked: the power of their group of…
Parsing the Pro-Corporate Ethics of the Clinton Foundation
Critics allege that the Foundation is often too generous to corporations. But it’s certainly got an admirable track record.
The Problem With Poll Watchers
In all but four states, private citizens can challenge someone’s right to cast a ballot on or before…
Terrorism Fears Likely Benefit Clinton, Not Trump
A political scientist finds fear-mongering is less effective if it isn’t paired with actual policies. By Tom Jacobs…
Another Unreasonable Policy Proposal From Donald Trump: Homeschool Vouchers
Trump recently proposed billions in spending to allow the nation’s poorest students to leave public schools and enroll…
Insulting Donald Trump Isn’t Enough
Republican insiders who fear a Trump presidency need to actively endorse the only plausible alternative. By Seth Masket…
Here’s the Lowdown on Trump’s New Childcare Proposals
It’s quite the boon for high-income Americans. By Dwyer Gunn (Photo: Darren McCollester/Getty Images) Earlier this week, at…