What the Colorado Supreme Court said about Trump’s candidacy Andrew Rudalevige - December 20, 2023 Yes, this will surely go to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Why Donald Trump is happy a Colorado judge called him an insurrectionist Andrew Rudalevige - November 28, 2023 What happens when Trump's 2024 candidacy confronts the 14th Amendment?
We know free school lunches help. What else would end hunger? Clare Brock - September 27, 2022 The White House is looking for solutions with this week’s Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
A third party could be successful. But probably not this one. Seth Masket - August 3, 2022 To win voters, a party has to stand for something. But what would the Forward Party do in office?
The ‘massacre generation’ believes government can prevent mass shootings Alexandra Middlewood and Abigail Vegter - June 7, 2022 Our research found a sharp shift in young people’s attitudes from 2012 onward
The new census numbers kicked off redistricting. That’s even more complicated than you may realize. Sara Sadhwani, Rowan McGarry-Williams, Noah Kim, and Deanna Han - August 24, 2021 Here are four things to know.
For racially biased conservative Whites, owning a gun is just part of being a good citizen Beyza Buyuker and Alexandra Filindra - March 28, 2021 They see gun regulations as attacks on their patriotism and moral superiority
Here’s what Pelosi could do if Republicans tried to manipulate the presidential election’s outcome Daniel Carpenter - August 4, 2020 If the game is constitutional hardball, Democrats could try this play
Persuading Americans that they’re safe from the coronavirus may be harder than you think David Malet - April 16, 2020 Americans don’t trust leaders and experts’ assurances about safety, our research finds.
What have we learned from the impeachment trial so far? Matt Glassman - January 27, 2020 Three takeaways — including the big surprise yet to come
What to expect when you’re expecting a Senate impeachment trial Steven Smith - January 10, 2020 Yes, there are some rules. The Senate can change them.
Should college athletes profit from endorsements? White Americans are split by racial attitudes. Tatishe M. Nteta, Lauren McCarthy, and Kevin Wallsten - October 24, 2019 This new study shows a stark divide.
The Democratic candidates promise action on climate change. Here’s what stands in the way. Ashley Nunes - August 7, 2019 It’s not easy being green.
The 2018 blue wave included quite a few LGBT wins — even though voters are still wary of gay and trans candidates. Gabriele Magni and Andrew Reynolds - November 25, 2018 [caption id="attachment_80572" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sen.-elect Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) declares victory
What political science can tell us about mass shootings E.J. Graff - October 29, 2018 [caption id="attachment_79520" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A Pittsburgh Steelers logo with one
Still trying to understand the wedding cake case? Here are your answers. John Sides - June 6, 2018 [caption id="attachment_74197" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A demonstrator holds a sign supporting David
The lesson of the Steny Hoyer controversy: party insiders still matter after all Hans Hassell - May 1, 2018 [caption id="attachment_72824" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Leading House Democrats appear at a news
Why Trump’s steel tariffs may end up helping him politically Alexandra Guisinger - March 7, 2018 After saying he would impose new tariffs on steel and aluminum
Abortion taught conservative Christians to argue for minority rights — as they’re doing today in Masterpiece Cakeshop. Andrew Lewis - December 5, 2017 When is a wedding cake not just a cake, but
These are the conservative legal groups behind the Masterpiece Cakeshop case Henry Farrell - December 5, 2017 The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Tuesday in Masterpiece Cakeshop v.
Rural Hispanic voters — like white rural voters — shifted toward Trump. Here’s why. Geraldo Cadava - November 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49732" align="aligncenter" width="960"] undefined[/caption] Many observers contend that Hispanic
Hillary Clinton will gain votes after Election Night. Here’s why. Edward Foley and Charles Stewart III - November 8, 2016 Most Americans assume that by the wee hours of tomorrow,
Who’s voting early? Latino turnout is surging, but white turnout is, too. Brian Schaffner and Bernard Fraga - November 4, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48973" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Voters walk into a polling site
Early voting predict who wins. This is good news for Democrats. Brian Schaffner and Anthony Rentsch - November 1, 2016 Early voting in the 2016 election is underway in many
Trump’s not the only one who wants a wall. Border walls are trending. Ron Hassner and Jason Wittenberg - March 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36859" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ahmed Kadesh, 5, from Damascus, sleeps
Voting only by mail can decrease turnout. Or increase it. Wait, what? Elizabeth Bergman - December 21, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33763" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Voters in Denver, Colo., cast their
Ted Cruz cited this research when he said most violent criminals are Democrats. Now the researchers say he’s wrong. Michael Morse and Marc Meredith - December 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33043" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz,
People who live close to mass shootings are less likely to vote Republican Eric Stern - June 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26592" align="alignnone" width="620" class="align center"] House Speaker John Boehner
Why the ‘war on women’ failed in 2014 - November 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18518" align="alignleft" width="300"] Incumbent Sen. Mark Udall, (D-Colo.),speaks during
Why the 'war on women' failed in 2014 John Sides - November 26, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18518" align="alignleft" width="300"] Incumbent Sen. Mark Udall, (D-Colo.),speaks during
Did the GOP make inroads with the Latino vote? Stephen Nuño - November 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_18258" align="alignnone" width="620"] File: GOP rally attendees raise their
How TV helped change attitudes about marijuana Michael Tesler - November 11, 2014 My favorite TV show as a kid, "Beverly Hills, 90210,"
Don’t sleep on Senate endorsements Danny Hayes - October 27, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17199" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of
Don't sleep on Senate endorsements Danny Hayes - October 27, 2014 [caption id="attachment_17199" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of
How I ended up starring in a Citizens United film Seth Masket - October 20, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16893" align="aligncenter" width="500"] A scene from "Rocky Mountain Heist."
Will Obama’s delay on immigration cost the Democrats votes among Latinos? David Damore - October 9, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16671" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Relatives of employees wait for their
Will Obama's delay on immigration cost the Democrats votes among Latinos? David Damore - October 9, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16671" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Relatives of employees wait for their
How Latinos will matter in the midterm election David Damore - September 3, 2014 [caption id="attachment_15152" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Getty Images[/caption] Heading into the 2014
New forecast gives GOP a 63% chance of taking the Senate John Sides - August 22, 2014 Our Election Lab midterm forecast has been bullish about a
Abortion clinics are not defenseless, but there is reason for caution Joshua Tucker - June 29, 2014 [caption id="attachment_12411" align="aligncenter" width="620"] People leave the Supreme Court in
The party politics of pot Seth Masket - June 10, 2014 [caption id="attachment_11637" align="aligncenter" width="300" special=""] Source: NPR[/caption] The Republican National
The battlefield for party control of the Senate narrows Ben Highton - May 21, 2014 Last week John reported an updated estimate from our model
'Fixing' campaign finance is only making it worse Seth Masket - May 12, 2014 There are plenty of reasons one might want to limit
‘Fixing’ campaign finance is only making it worse Seth Masket - May 12, 2014 There are plenty of reasons one might want to limit
The 8 most pivotal Senate seats in 2014 Ben Highton - April 1, 2014 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark.,
The anti-abortion movement has changed. Here's what that means for abortion clinics. John Sides - January 16, 2014 [caption id="attachment_5387" align="aligncenter" width="606" special=""] Eleanor McCullen, standing by the
'Sweet Leaf': The week in one song Christopher Federico - January 3, 2014 Meanwhile, in Colorado... [script]%3Ciframe%20width=%22560%22%20height=%22315%22%20src=%22//www.youtube.com/embed/9JCZT_51GA0%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20allowfullscreen%3E%3C/iframe%3E[/script]
Three lessons for Colorado from Dutch cannabis policy Erik Voeten - January 3, 2014 Until Wednesday, when Colorado became the first state to allow the
Do Popular Votes on Rights Create Animosity Toward Minorities? Joshua Tucker - August 7, 2013 Continuing our new series of collaborations with political science journals, we
Why the Public Should Fund Political Science Research John Sides - May 10, 2013 Our public officials are certainly free to make decisions about
Legalizing Marijuana: Some Lessons from The Netherlands Erik Voeten - November 8, 2012 Washington State and Colorado legalized the recreational use of marijuana
Will 2012 Be A Low-Turnout Election? Some Evidence from Google Search Activity John Sides - October 25, 2012 This is a guest post by political scientist Jesse Richman.
Partisanship in Everything: Public Opinion about Immigration John Sides - September 25, 2012 Bill Bishop reports on a new poll of voters living
Does Romney have a Military Problem? Joshua Tucker - February 8, 2012 Monkey Cage reader Michael Moschella writes in with the following
The Effect of the Tea Party in 2010 John Sides - July 20, 2011 In a post written right after the 2010 election, I
David Broder and the Mystical Faith in Leaders John Sides - August 6, 2010 So David Broder read George Packer's article on the Senate
The Retirement Paradox: What’s Strategic for the Politician is Not So Good for the Party Andrew Gelman - January 8, 2010 One thing I learned in econ class in 11th grade
The Hunt for Campaign Effects II John Sides - January 23, 2009 In the 2008 election, did campaign activity matter? In my
The Hunt for Campaign Effects in 2008 John Sides - November 9, 2008 In earlier posts, I emphasized that election outcomes depend heavily
The Worst City in the U.S. for Asthma Sufferers Is … - May 6, 2008 ...Knoxville, TN. And the best is Colorado Springs, CO. Those
Delegate Poaching in Colorado? John Sides - March 12, 2008 Over at Enik Rising, Seth Masket notes that in several