Political Extremism Is No Big Deal to Voters
A new study tests the idea that candidates like Cruz, Sanders, Goldwater, and McGovern were too extreme for…
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The New Election Laws and the Suits Challenging Them
Courts are scrambling to rule on state election laws in time for the elections being held later this…
Liberals Come Up Short—Literally
New research finds the taller a person is, the more likely they are to be a conservative. By…
Presidential Candidates, You Can Skip the Red Arrow
Rallies, town hall meetings, and diner visits have “only a small and evanescent effect on voting attentions.” By…
The Secret to Donald Trump’s Success Isn’t What You Think
For months, the media has turned to economic anxiety to explain the reality television star’s rise. They were…
Asking Too Much of Democracy
We tend to have this idea of voters evaluating the evidence put in front of them over the…
Congress Is Working—You Just Haven’t Heard About It
The best kept secret in Washington. By Marci Harris Republican members of Congress listen as President Barack Obama…
Our Brave New Racist, Nativist Political World
It’s all harmless political shenanigans until a racist mob murders Vincent Chin. By Philip N. Cohen (Photo: China…
The Insidious Influence of Partisan Media
Politically slanted networks and websites drive a wedge between evidence and beliefs. By Tom Jacobs Barack Obama and…
Breaking Down Donald Trump’s Economic Plan
Trump laid out an economic strategy for the country at a speech yesterday in Detroit. By Dwyer Gunn…