What an Electoral Game Changer Actually Looks Like
Despite the usual array of punditry, there's not much President Obama could have done in the weeks leading up to the recent mid-terms to change the outcome.
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Yes, Republicans Can Still Win the White House
If the economy in 2016 is where it was in 2012 or better, Democrats will likely retain the White House. If not, well....
Why Do We Elect Corrupt Politicians?
Voters, it seems, are willing to forgive—over and over again—dishonest yet beloved politicians if they think the job is still getting done.
What’s the Matter With Puerto Rico?
The limbo that Puerto Rico has existed in for more than a century was never meant to be permanent. Could Congress finally be getting around to naming our 51st state?
In Praise of Canvassers
It is still, by far, the most reliable campaign method of actually getting someone to turn out to vote.
What It Took for a Democrat to Win in Last Week’s Mid-Terms
A few lessons from Colorado's Governor John Hickenlooper, one of the only purple state Democratic governors to win re-election last week.
Would a Gridlocked Republican Congress Help Democrats in 2016?
Looking at the historical data, we can tell that voters do not seem to punish a party for running a gridlocked Congress in the next presidential election.
That Time the Polls Were Wrong
As Election Day approaches, a reminder that polling, while generally quite reliable, has a few blind spots.
What Same-Sex Marriage Means for the Future of Recreational Weed
A data scientist's mathematical models predict a national rise of bong smoke.
There Is No Surge in Illegal Immigration
The overall rate of illegal immigration has actually decreased significantly in the last 10 years. The time is ripe for immigration reform.