Clinton vs. Sanders: Who’s the Real ‘New Yorker’?
The New York primary is not just a competition for votes; it’s a test to see which candidate…
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After the Election: Will the Next President Be Able to Get Anything Done?
Given the vast ideological gulf between the parties right now, their ability to work across party lines to…
Donald Trump and the Rise and Fall of Charismatic Leader
Trump’s supporters believe in him, not what he stands for. By Lisa Wade Donald Trump gestures during a…
The Value of Getting It Wrong
This was the year political scientists fumbled in their forecasts. What can we learn from that? By Seth…
When Political Parties Won’t Stay Dead
Minnesota and Nebraska have both attempted non-partisanship in their statehouses. Those experiences show the enduring strength of parties.…
‘Greetings From Cleveland: It’s Gonna Be a Riot’
Can Cleveland handle the Republican National Convention? By Daniel J. McGraw (Photo: Jeff Swensen/Getty Images) Once seen as…
The Whiteness of Bernie Sanders’ Supporters
Bernie Sanders' backers look like Barack Obama's eight years ago, with the notable absence of African Americans.
The Not-So-Revolutionary Reform at the Center of Bernie Sanders’ Revolution
His campaign finance reform proposals could do some modest good, but wouldn't bring about the revolutionary change he promises.
A Failed Theory or a Failed Republican Party?
What exactly would a Donald Trump nomination mean for political science?
Five Studies: The Political Power of Going Negative
The most negative advertisements can also be the most informative—and Twitter is empowering female candidates to be more aggressive.