The Political Power of a Negative Campaign
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2016 Election
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How Should the Media Deal With Presidential Candidates’ Fantasies?
Is it a debate moderator's job to call out a presidential candidate for lying?
The Looming Republican Meltdown
Donald Trump stands to do real damage to the GOP in the coming year, and the party has little power to prevent it.
Can Democrats Keep the White House in 2016?
We'll see. The state of the economy will outweigh all other factors.
Politics in the Post-Gaffe Era
Inflammatory soundbites have become this cycle’s most precious currency. Is it even possible to commit a gaffe any more?
How the ‘Daily Show’ Affected America, According to the Research
Studies document the rising importance and popularity of satirical shows among young, liberal, American voters.
Don’t Worry About the Charisma Thing
Charisma is one of those things that many political observers are convinced they can spot in a candidate, but turns out to be really hard to pin down.
What to Watch for: Next Year’s Biggest Stories in Politics
Will the mid-term elections settle anything? And who will the 2016 presidential candidates be?
Should Republicans Still Fear the Tea Party?
Does a grassroots political movement that is still relatively young have the power to keep someone out of the White House?