Democrat

Attempts at coalition building won't succeed by eliding or erasing our cultural and ideological differences, but, instead, by embracing them.

• By Krish Lingala

Only if she were a Republican, or running low on cash, according to research.

• By Gregory Ferenstein

Primaries in heavily Republican or Democratic districts elect higher-quality, more-experienced officials, according to a new study.

• By Nathan Collins

Political stereotypes can be traced through America's television-viewing habits.

• By Paul Hiebert