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Some women actually do support Donald Trump. Here’s why. - April 7, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38543" align="aligncenter" width="760"] A woman with her baby shows
Where is Trump’s evangelical base? Not in church. Geoffrey Layman - March 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38099" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Donald Trump at the 2015 Values
Once again, Ted Cruz has an under-appreciated strength in New Hampshire Will Cubbison, Josh Putnam, Craig Goodman, and Boris Shor - February 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35484" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Duane and Joyce Cate leave their
Ted Cruz has an under-appreciated strength in Iowa Will Cubbison, Josh Putnam, Craig Goodman, and Boris Shor - January 31, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35098" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz listens
Here’s what Machiavelli would have to say about the Republican primaries Alissa Ardito - January 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34090" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates (L-R) Ohio Gov.
Can we prevent terrorism by checking immigrants’ social media accounts? No. Zachary Steinert-Threlkeld and Jesse Driscoll - December 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33983" align="aligncenter" width="908"] This July 27, 2014 photo shows
How to improve our presidential debates in one easy step: Make the clock a moderator Jesse Richman - December 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33657" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, left,
No, Donald Trump’s candidacy doesn’t mean that presidential nominations are completely different now David Karol - November 23, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32579" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Donald Trump and his then-wife, Ivana,
Republican voters actually aren’t divided into ‘establishment’ and ‘outsider’ camps Ray LaRaja, Mia Costa, and Brian Schaffner - November 19, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32103" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
This is what Twitter can teach us about John Kasich’s (and everyone else’s!) debate performance Joshua Tucker, Jonathan Nagler, and Andy Guess - November 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32102" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
This one chart shows which Republicans bashed Hillary Clinton in Tuesday night’s debate. We explain why. David A. Hopkins - November 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32085" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates John Kasich, Jeb
Why quotas are needed to achieve gender equality Lindsay Benstead - November 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31947" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Prime Minister designate Justin Trudeau leads
5 things to watch for in Wednesday night’s Republican presidential debate John Sides - October 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31394" align="aligncenter" width="480"] (CNBC/Sanford Cannold)[/caption] The third debate among
Republican activists think a strong conservative can win the White House. They’re probably wrong. John Sides - October 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22560" align="aligncenter" width="611"] Tea party activists at a rally
Which Republican presidential candidate will drop out next? Maybe these two. Michael Crespin - October 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29937" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Republican presidential candidates at the
Republicans hope Carly Fiorina will close the electoral gender gap. Here’s why she won’t. - September 28, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29966" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Just being a woman isn't enough
The big issues dividing the Republican Party (in 3 graphs) Dina Smeltz - September 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29937" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates, from left, former
If Republicans nominate a strong conservative, it could hurt them on Election Day. A lot. Matthew Atkinson and Darin DeWitt - September 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23055" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Senator Ted Cruz at Liberty University
Here's what two famous philosophers can tell us about the popularity of Donald Trump - September 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29732" align="aligncenter" width="2790"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during
Here’s what two famous philosophers can tell us about the popularity of Donald Trump Michael McLendon and David Lay Williams - September 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29732" align="aligncenter" width="2790"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during
If you think super PACs have changed everything about the presidential primary, think again David Karol - September 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27328" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Your Republican presidential field, minus the
What game theory tells us about Wednesday's debate and the Republican primary John Sides - September 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29584" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Some of the candidates at Wednesday
What game theory tells us about Wednesday’s debate and the Republican primary John Patty - September 18, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29584" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Some of the candidates at Wednesday
Is voter anger behind the Trump and Sanders surges? Maybe yes. John Sides - September 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28400" align="aligncenter" width="2200"] Donald Trump answers a question at
The Trump phenomenon and the European populist radical right Cas Mudde - August 26, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28922" align="aligncenter" width="992"] Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks
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