Harry Potter and the Orange-Haired Xenophobe
New research finds people who read J.K. Rowling’s books are less likely to support Donald Trump. By Tom…
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One Way Ted Cruz’s Supporters Are More Like Hillary Clinton’s Than Donald Trump’s
They’re not as racist, according to polling from Reuters. By Lisa Wade A man wearing a mask of…
Donald Trump Engages People on Social Media Like No Other Presidential Candidate in History
The presumed Republican nominee offers strong reactions to the news and the day’s public discourse … and the Internet…
Who Is Mike Pence?
Through accountability stories and other reports, a look back at the career of the Indiana governor who Donald…
The 2016 Election Will Make the Worst Data Point for Political Scientists
What could we possibly learn about the mechanics of elections this year? By Seth Masket Hillary Clinton speaks…
H.L. Mencken at the Convention
“A convention was to him the arrival of a circus to a country lad.” By Danny Heitman A…
Why Recent Violence Is Unlikely to Increase Support for Donald Trump
Fear tends to drive voters to the right, but, especially this year, the equation is more complicated. By…
The Long-Lasting Impact of Bernie Sanders’ Political Revolution
How the Vermont senator, who conceded the Democratic primary on Tuesday morning, changed the presidential race—and his own…
It Doesn’t Matter Where We Hold the Two Big Political Conventions
Conventions have an economic value for the cities that host them, but they don’t change how residents vote.…
Your Political Party May Finally Be Far More Important to Voters Than Your Gender
A popular narrative says gender plays a starring role in candidates’ success. A new study suggests otherwise. By…