The Strengths and Weaknesses of Interviews in Political Coverage
Actually talking to voters can be invaluable. It can also lead you to believe things that are completely wrong.
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Deep, Dark Secrets of Congress That Don’t Make Any Sense
Taking a closer look at a revealing memo about political life that doesn't actually reveal very much.
Getting the Judges You Want
A conservative interest group is becoming increasingly effective at picking and grooming the sorts of judges it likes.
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.
Primaries May Make Politics Better
Primaries in heavily Republican or Democratic districts elect higher-quality, more-experienced officials, according to a new study.
When Incumbents Get a Free Ride
Fielding candidates in unfavorable districts might seem like a waste of precious resources to a party—and most of the time, it is—but it's also a responsibility.
What an Electoral Game Changer Actually Looks Like
Despite the usual array of punditry, there's not much President Obama could have done in the weeks leading up to the recent mid-terms to change the outcome.
When Disease Becomes Political: The Likely Electoral Fallout From Ebola
Will voters blame President Obama—and punish Democrats in the upcoming mid-term elections—for a climate of fear?
Does Forecasting an Election Change the Outcome?
If Nate Silver tells you that one candidate has a 90 percent chance of winning, why bother to vote?
Why We’re Not Holding State Legislators Accountable
The way we vote means that the political fortunes of state legislators hinge on events outside of their state and their control.