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2016 Presidential Election
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Voter ID Laws
More than 30 states have enacted some version of voter ID law in recent years. How much do these laws change voting rules and what impact could they have on the general election?
Among Presidential Candidates, Trump Uses the Simplest Language
That holds for both vocabulary and grammar.
How Germs Help Explain the Rise of Donald Trump
The fear of "outsiders" pushing Trump toward victory comes in part from our fear of disease.
You Tell ’em, Trump!
New research finds that, when times are tough, presidential candidates who use emotional appeals come across as trustworthy and presidential.
African-American Voters Are Making All the Difference for Hillary Clinton
Her biggest turnaround states since 2008 have been those with large black populations.
Why All the Violence at Donald Trump Rallies?
The presidential candidate is beloved by people with authoritarian mindsets, who are often supportive of the use of violence.
Where’s the Health-Care Revolution?
This year's presidential candidates have spent a lot of time talking about health-care affordability, but not much time discussing how to curb health-care spending.
