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The People Who Finance Political Campaigns
Those who donate to campaigns are very different from the average voter.
Five Studies: The Political Power of Going Negative
The most negative advertisements can also be the most informative—and Twitter is empowering female candidates to be more aggressive.
The Political Power of a Negative Campaign
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
How Campaign Finance Reform Contributed to Polarization
A new book shows how party money goes toward more moderate candidates.
What Politicians Mean When They Complain About Political Correctness
This new strain of complaint about political correctness is really just a warmed over version of the old complaints about politicians hamstringing national security matters.
How Should the Media Deal With Presidential Candidates’ Fantasies?
Is it a debate moderator's job to call out a presidential candidate for lying?
The Looming Republican Meltdown
Donald Trump stands to do real damage to the GOP in the coming year, and the party has little power to prevent it.