Trump’s GOP rivals are letting him off easy – again John Sides - December 12, 2023 Just as in the 2016 primary, they’d rather attack each other than Trump.
Sanders is out. Does that mean that ‘the party decides’ after all? Adam Hilton - April 9, 2020 A look at this year’s primaries shows it’s more complicated than that.
Trump’s rhetoric does encourage open prejudice and bias. We checked. Sono Shah, Loren Collingwood, Karthick Ramakrishnan, Jennifer Merolla, and Benjamin Newman - March 10, 2020 When other politicians don’t object, it amplifies that ‘Trump effect’
Showtime’s ‘The Circus’ is fast food — tasty if not always nourishing Stephen Dyson - September 23, 2018 [caption id="attachment_78068" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Stephen K. Bannon, President Trump’s former
Republicans used to compare talking to Moscow to talking to Hitler. Trump changed that. James Goldgeier - December 14, 2017 Editor's note: We asked James Goldgeier to revisit his July
The strange story of how Florida’s lawmakers subsidized hurricane insurance Emanuel Ubert - September 13, 2017 [caption id="attachment_63509" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Much of the damage from Hurricane Irma
Here’s what white supremacy looks and sounds like now. (It’s not your grandfather’s KKK.) Daniel Kreiss and Kelsey Mason - August 17, 2017 In a remarkable exchange with the press Tuesday about the
In 3 charts, here’s how President Trump’s tweets differ from candidate Trump’s tweets Paul Joyce and Luke Perry - May 2, 2017 [caption id="attachment_57650" align="aligncenter" width="960"] President Trump's Twitter feed on a
Reince Priebus vowed to punish Republicans who don’t support Trump. It’s an empty threat. Boris Heersink - September 20, 2016 [caption id="attachment_46553" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Republican Party chairman Reince Priebus speaking
Do betting markets outperform election polls? Hardly. Thomas Wood - August 9, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44984" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] President Harry S. Truman holds up
How Trump could ignore social conservatives … and win Michelle Barnello and John Camobreco - July 8, 2016 [caption id="attachment_43461" align="aligncenter" width="960"] (Erika P. Rodriguez For The Washington
A deep dive into the news media’s role in the rise of Donald J. Trump Kalev Leetaru and John Sides - June 24, 2016 [caption id="attachment_42412" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Donald Trump with Fox News anchor
How terrorist attacks can change opinions and elections — including the 2016 election Jennifer Merolla and Elizabeth Zechmeister - June 12, 2016 This post was originally published on November 19, 2015. In
GOP voters picked Trump. Party leaders aren’t falling in line. Here’s why that’s surprising. Jeffery Jenkins and Boris Heersink - May 10, 2016 Now that Donald Trump has all but wrapped up the
A surprising number of Americans dislike how messy democracy is. They like Trump. John Hibbing and Elizabeth Theiss-Morse - May 2, 2016 [caption id="attachment_39913" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks
Artificial intelligence trumps political experts Joshua Tucker - April 1, 2016 [caption id="attachment_38308" align="aligncenter" width="908"] On Dec. 9, pollster Frank Luntz
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
Trump changes how voters view the other Republican candidates. Here’s how. Eric Loepp - March 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36269" align="aligncenter" width="908"] 2016 Republican Presidential candidates Senator Ted
Trump’s voters are ready to risk everything. Why? Lawrence Evans - March 14, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37110" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Members of the cleaning crew sweep
Okay, Trump may be Machiavellian. But which Machiavelli? Alfred Cuzán - March 11, 2016 [caption id="attachment_37089" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump
What differentiates Trump supporters from other Republicans? Ethnocentrism. Kerem Kalkan - February 28, 2016 [caption id="attachment_36269" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidates, from left, Ted
Jeb Bush’s presidential campaign was a success — for its consultants Adam Sheingate / Managing Editor - February 22, 2016 With apologies to Winston Churchill, the tale of the Jeb
Two reasons the Republican presidential race is still such a mess Tony Lucadamo and Nicole Hemmer - February 16, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35833" align="aligncenter" width="908"] From left, John Kasich, Jeb Bush,
Here’s what the presidential candidates are really telling us about how they think–and how they’d lead Kayla Jordan and James Pennebaker - February 10, 2016 [caption id="attachment_35521" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The Republican U.S. presidential candidates debate
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
Is Obama’s executive action on gun control a step toward a ‘New Imperial Presidency?’ Andrew Rudalevige - January 6, 2016 On the face of it, President Obama’s 10-point package of
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.
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,
How Donald Trump’s attacks on Muslims brought him more media coverage than ever Kalev Leetaru - December 13, 2015 [caption id="attachment_33274" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump called
Americans are turning against the death penalty. Are politicians far behind? Kaneesha Johnson and Emily Williams - December 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26698" align="aligncenter" width="908"] This Feb. 29, 2000, photo shows
Want to help the Islamic State recruit? Treat all Muslims as potential terrorists. Richard Maass - November 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_32767" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Sister Munira Salim Abdalla, chief administrator
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
Should Obama bomb the Islamic State? Ask Congress first. Andrew Rudalevige - November 18, 2015 The mass murders in Paris on Friday by the Islamic State terrorist
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
Did Rubio win the last Republican debate? Here’s what we learned from Twitter. Joshua Tucker, Jonathan Nagler, and Andy Guess - November 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_31971" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Ben Carson, right, and Donald Trump
Why Asian Americans don’t vote Republican Cecilia Mo - November 2, 2015 [caption id="attachment_17892" align="aligncenter" width="460"] (Credit: AP/Matt Rourke)[/caption] During the recent
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
Who went viral after the first Democratic presidential debate Kalev Leetaru - October 16, 2015 Since the first Democratic debate Tuesday, there has been endless
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
If conservatives want the most conservative president, they should get behind Jeb Bush Matthew Atkinson and Darin DeWitt - October 9, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22632" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks
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
Forget border walls and mass deportations. The real changes in immigration policy are happening in the states. Pratheepan Gulasekaram and Karthick Ramakrishnan - September 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29785" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Demonstrators protest at Freedom Plaza in
Even in 2011, Trump’s strongest supporters were people who thought Obama is Muslim Michael Tesler - September 22, 2015 [caption id="attachment_29472" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks
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
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
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
This chart explains how Trump's stand on immigration is hurting the Republican Party Patrick Egan - August 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Immigration reform activists hold a sign
This chart explains how Trump’s stand on immigration is hurting the Republican Party Patrick Egan - August 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28863" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Immigration reform activists hold a sign
The 7 things you need to know about how Donald Trump has hogged the presidential campaign conversation - August 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28534" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump
This is the important headline from the GOP primary that no one is talking about John Sides - August 11, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28412" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush
This is the Twitter data from last night’s GOP debate you are not supposed to pay attention to this morning Joshua Tucker - August 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
This is the Twitter data from last night's GOP debate you are not supposed to pay attention to this morning Joshua Tucker - August 7, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
There are only 497 things you need to know about tonight’s Republican debate John Sides - August 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
There are only 497 things you need to know about tonight's Republican debate John Sides - August 6, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28230" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Republican debate participants (top row L-R)
Do early campaign polls tell us anything? Let’s ask a campaign data guru. John Sides - August 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28085" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Engineers and developers work at President
Do early campaign polls tell us anything? Let's ask a campaign data guru. John Sides - August 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_28085" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] Engineers and developers work at President
Here’s one important way Bernie Sanders is like Sarah Palin John Sides - July 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27979" align="aligncenter" width="745"] (Photos by J. Scott Applewhite and Craig Ruttle/Associated Press)[/caption]
Here's one important way Bernie Sanders is like Sarah Palin John Sides - July 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27979" align="aligncenter" width="745"] (Photos by J. Scott Applewhite and Craig Ruttle/Associated Press)[/caption]
Early polls don’t mean much. It’s still possible to report on them. John Sides - July 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_14282" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Joe Raedle / Getty Images[/caption] Every
Early polls don't mean much. It's still possible to report on them. John Sides - July 27, 2015 [caption id="attachment_14282" align="aligncenter" width="474"] Joe Raedle / Getty Images[/caption] Every
Why is Trump surging? Blame the media. John Sides - July 20, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27591" align="aligncenter" width="908"] U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
Puerto Rico can’t pay its debt, and the United States is partly to blame Rashid Marcano-Rivera - July 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27451" align="aligncenter" width="3300"] On July 4, a woman walks
Puerto Rico can't pay its debt, and the United States is partly to blame - July 15, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27451" align="aligncenter" width="3300"] On July 4, a woman walks
Only one poll number right now tells us anything meaningful about the 2016 election Patrick Egan - July 10, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22939" align="aligncenter" width="908"] The current president's approval rating is
The unsettled, uncertain, undecided Republican presidential primary (in one graph) John Sides - July 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27117" align="aligncenter" width="1310"] Graph by John Sides[/caption] In "The
Republicans say goodbye to the Confederate flag–and hello to a new strategy Joseph Lowndes - June 24, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26439" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] File: Protesters hold a sign
Who is the most conservative Republican candidate for president? Pablo Barberá - June 16, 2015 [caption id="attachment_26147" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] The Twitter logo is displayed
Are Republicans or Democrats closer to general American public opinion on the Middle East? Dina Smeltz - June 8, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25817" align="aligncenter" width="620" class="center"] Republican presidential hopeful and Sen.
Why the Republicans can't agree on a presidential candidate (and the Democrats have all but settled on theirs) - May 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25431" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] The symbols of the Democratic, left,
Why the Republicans can’t agree on a presidential candidate (and the Democrats have all but settled on theirs) Wayne Steger - May 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_25431" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] The symbols of the Democratic, left,
B. B. King, 'The Thrill is Gone': The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - May 15, 2015 With this week's post, The Week In One Song recognizes
B. B. King, ‘The Thrill is Gone’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - May 15, 2015 With this week's post, The Week In One Song recognizes
What's gonna happen in 2016? Andrew Gelman - April 21, 2015 A journalist wrote in with some questions: 1. Since November,
What’s gonna happen in 2016? Andrew Gelman - April 21, 2015 A journalist wrote in with some questions: 1. Since November,
Is Ted Cruz too conservative for Republican primary voters? Robert Lupton and Christopher Hare - March 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_23055" align="alignnone" width="620"] Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) marks the
Why you should ignore the Republican presidential primary polls John Sides - March 12, 2015 [caption id="attachment_22632" align="alignnone" width="620"] Do you know what percentage of
Scott Walker’s view of Obama’s religion makes him a moderate - February 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21807" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker participates in
Scott Walker's view of Obama's religion makes him a moderate John Sides - February 25, 2015 [caption id="attachment_21807" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker participates in
How and why retired politicians get lucrative appointments on corporate boards - February 1, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20785" align="aligncenter" width="605"] Mike Johanns (R-Neb.) left the Senate
What Mitt Romney’s withdrawal says about parties and presidential nominations David Karol - January 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20189" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] Mitt Romney (Steve Pope/Getty Images)[/caption] As
What Mitt Romney's withdrawal says about parties and presidential nominations David Karol - January 30, 2015 [caption id="attachment_20189" align="aligncenter" width="3000"] Mitt Romney (Steve Pope/Getty Images)[/caption] As
Can 'conservative principles' boost working-class incomes? Larry Bartels - January 15, 2015 According to The Washington Post's Philip Rucker and Dan Balz,
Can ‘conservative principles’ boost working-class incomes? Larry Bartels - January 15, 2015 According to The Washington Post's Philip Rucker and Dan Balz,
The decline of the Cuban American hard-liners Benjamin Bishin - December 19, 2014 [caption id="attachment_19361" align="aligncenter" width="620"] A bartender prepares a drink on
Light-skinned minorities won't grow the Republican Party Karthick Ramakrishnan - September 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16060" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Jeb Bush speaks at the Hispanic
Light-skinned minorities won’t grow the Republican Party Karthick Ramakrishnan - September 24, 2014 [caption id="attachment_16060" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Jeb Bush speaks at the Hispanic
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge 'presidential'? Justin Vaughn - August 27, 2014 Thousands of Americans have taken Ice Bucket Challenge, raising tens
Is the Ice Bucket Challenge ‘presidential’? Justin Vaughn - August 27, 2014 Thousands of Americans have taken Ice Bucket Challenge, raising tens
How will charter schools deal with their corruption scandals? Mark Palko - August 8, 2014 [caption id="attachment_14073" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Former Michigan governor John Engler.
Education Reform is the new New Math Mark Palko - June 16, 2014 As a former math teacher, I’ll admit that I never
Robert Putnam on funding the social sciences Henry Farrell - July 11, 2013 In "Politico":http://www.politico.com/story/2013/07/political-science-research-offers-better-democracy-93970.html bq. This week, I was one of 12
The Perils of Democrats’ Euphoria, or Why the 2012 Election Is Not a Realignment John Sides - November 12, 2012 After the 2004 election, commentator Michael Lind wrote: bq. Karl
On the Democratic and Republican Benches John Sides - August 31, 2012 A reporter asks: bq. In advance of the Dem convention
Paul Ryan vs. The What-Might-Have-Beens John Sides - August 14, 2012 Well, that didn't take long. Already Republican politicos are "fretting
Forget the Dukakis-in-a-tank effect: the Democrats would’ve lost in 1988 even if they’d had Burt Reynolds at the top of the ticket Andrew Gelman - April 9, 2011 Jonathan Chait writes that the most important aspect of a