Could Bernie Sanders Have Won the White House? What About Joe Biden?
As we parse the results of last week’s election, it’s worth remembering that the alternatives were not obviously…
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The Google Bubble Election
Is Google’s algorithm responsible for the electorate’s inability to agree on even basic facts? By Rick Paulas (Photo:…
Our Presidential Candidates’ Peculiar Personalities
A final, election-day comparison of Clinton and Trump. By Tom Jacobs (Photo Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images) Although the…
Good Riddance, Election 2016
For a political scientist who cares about our system, it’s disheartening that a candidate can do pretty much everything in his power to disqualify himself from office and still be within a few percentage points of winning.
Could Clinton’s Coattails Cut Both Ways?
New research finds a popular presidential candidate can help elect members of Congress — unless the election is seen as…
What Does ‘Nasty Woman’ Merchandise Do for Feminism, Actually?
While mugs and T-shirts can improve awareness, they also distract from much-needed solutions, argues feminist author Andi Zeisler.
Will Hillary Clinton Ever Escape the Shadow of Her Email Scandal?
How the email saga could derail Clinton’s potential presidency. By Jared Keller (Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images) Hillary Clinton’s…
Can Cognitive Sociology Explain Why People Are Voting for a Different Candidate Than You?
Our thinking is influenced by the groups to which we belong. By Lisa Wade Left: A Donald Trump…