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Elections
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The Bankruptcy of Authenticity
Every presidential candidate is essentially playing some sort of role. That doesn't mean that they're lying.
The Extreme Political Polarization of the Average American Voter
Today’s America is highly polarized, but the voting booth is even more so.
What Matters in Mid-Term Elections?
It's not that the Bowe Bergdahl story isn't important; it's just unlikely to influence voters in November. So what will?
A Lesson From Eric Cantor’s Loss: It’s Time to Prepare for the Weird Stuff
Primaries are forcing officeholders into increasingly extreme positions.
Political Parties Are Networks, and You Want Them on Your Side
Even a very loose network of candidates, activists, donors, and interest groups can exert a powerful influence over elections.
Why Is the IRS Delaying New Rules for Dark Money Groups?
The agency has pushed back indefinitely a hearing on new regulations for social welfare non-profits that spend money on politics.
The Case for a National Primary
With the way things are currently structured, most voters don’t participate in choosing the candidates that ultimately go on to represent them. But there’s a relatively easy fix.
IRS Does Nothing After Political Dark Money Group Blatantly Ignores the Law
The Government Integrity Fund spent most of its money on election ads, despite IRS rules prohibiting a social welfare non-profit from doing so.
Why Do Scandals Destroy Some Politicians but Not Others?
We've seen some careers ended, and others accelerated. What does the research have to say about who is ruined by a scandal and who isn't?