Is This the Year of the Third-Party Candidate?
Libertarians Gary Johnson and Bill Weld may offer a chance for Republican voters to cast a principled vote…
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No, the Media Didn’t Screw Over Bernie Sanders in California
Early predictions rarely have a significant impact on voter turnout. By Jared Keller Bernie Sanders speaks at Barker…
Will Sanders Supporters Jump to Trump?
A new analysis of Twitter data finds some movement in that direction, at least among men. By Tom…
Why Hillary Clinton’s Win Is So Historic
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared on PSmag.com on April 14, 2015, with the headline…
Yes, She Has the Nomination Already, But Clinton’s Lead in California Is Still a Big Deal
(Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) No, Hillary Clinton did not need to win the California primary; she’s already amassed…
Elected Officials Are Leaving the Republican Party Over Trump
It was only a matter of time. Today, Iowa State Senator David Johnson left the Republican Party, citing…
Does a Candidate’s Character Matter?
A candidate’s likability is not a useful tool for predicting election outcomes. By Kristina Kutateli Left: Donald Trump.…
Not So Fast, Hillary Clinton: California Still Matters
It ain’t over ’til it’s over. By Jared Keller Hillary Clinton speaks on June 6, 2016, in Los…
An Election Season Conversation With Ralph Nader, the Nation’s No. 1 Public-Interest Crusader
“America, you are asleep.”
Actually, the Democratic Party Is Doing Just Fine, Thanks
Bernie Sanders’ campaign is very much within the long tradition of a media-savvy candidate who ultimately ends up…