Trump vs. Clinton: Hillary’s Murky History on the Trans-Pacific Partnership
(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) In a race that’s seen her trustworthiness repeatedly called into question,…
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Trump vs. Clinton: Can Trump Close the Temperament Gap?
(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) The main question people have been asking ahead of the first…
Trump vs. Clinton: The Numbers Behind the Two Candidates’ Childcare Proposals
(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) The conversation at the presidential debate has kicked off with childcare — one…
Five Ways Tonight’s Presidential Debate Could Influence Voters
Pacific Standard’s guide to how watching presidential debates affect viewers. By Francie Diep The campaign planes of Donald…
Debate 2016: Get Used to Disappointment
The chances of tonight’s presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump actually changing the election much are…
Some Newspaper Endorsements for President Matter a Lot
Research on the last two contests finds that, under specific circumstances, endorsements can significantly increase a candidate’s chances…
Will You Notice Trump’s Gestures? Or Hillary’s Grimace?
Research suggests body language and facial expressions catch the notice of debate viewers more than candidates’ actual arguments.…
You Gotta Have Friends: The Female Buddy System of Politics
As women ascend higher in politics, one key network often gets overlooked: the power of their group of…
Parsing the Pro-Corporate Ethics of the Clinton Foundation
Critics allege that the Foundation is often too generous to corporations. But it’s certainly got an admirable track record.
Terrorism Fears Likely Benefit Clinton, Not Trump
A political scientist finds fear-mongering is less effective if it isn’t paired with actual policies. By Tom Jacobs…