When Disease Becomes Political: The Likely Electoral Fallout From Ebola
Will voters blame President Obama—and punish Democrats in the upcoming mid-term elections—for a climate of fear?
Browsing Tag
What Makes Us Politic
68 posts
Republicans Stand to Make Gains in State Legislatures
And that's a much bigger deal than whether or not a few seats shift in the House of Representatives.
Does Forecasting an Election Change the Outcome?
If Nate Silver tells you that one candidate has a 90 percent chance of winning, why bother to vote?
Freaking Out About Outliers: When the Polls Are Way Off
The idea of such a small number of people being used to predict how millions will vote sometimes irks observers, but it's actually a very reliable process—most of the time.
What’s at Stake in Colorado’s 6th Congressional District
For political scientists and other political observers, this is one of the most fascinating races for a House seat in the country.
Why We’re Not Holding State Legislators Accountable
The way we vote means that the political fortunes of state legislators hinge on events outside of their state and their control.
How Low Voter Turnout Helps Public Employees
To a surprising degree, as voter turnout goes down, public employee compensation goes up.
The Fox News Effect
Whatever you think of its approach, Fox News has created a more conservative Congress and a more polarized electorate, according to a series of recent studies.