Danny Hayes

Danny Hayes is professor of political science at George Washington University. He studies the media, gender politics, and public opinion. With Jennifer Lawless, he authored News Hole: The Demise of Local Journalism and Political Engagement (Cambridge University Press, 2021).


So what really determined the 2024 U.S. presidential elections? 🎧

Danny Hayes and John Sides talk about what we have learned since last November.

Democrats invested in traditional campaign tactics. Was it a mistake?

New research finds the ground game is essential in presidential elections – 2024 was no exception.

What Kamala Harris changed – and what she couldn’t

Voters saw Harris as fit for office, but she couldn’t overcome their economic pessimism.

This analysis shows Harris is getting better TV coverage than Trump

The tone of the two candidates’ campaigns may be one reason why.

Some voters are sexist. Here’s why it may not cost Harris votes.

Gender attitudes have become baked into partisanship.

Why the media struggle to cover threats to democracy

Framing election denial as a danger may violate journalistic norms.

What O.J. Simpson taught us about political news

People like entertainment more than substance.

Deion Sanders is really popular – among both political parties

Maybe that's why he’s Sportsperson of the Year.

No, TikTok isn’t souring young people on the Biden economy

In some polls, young people are even more optimistic than older Americans.

Why journalists are losing their jobs in record numbers

The Trump bump was fated to fade.