The Divine Nine and Black voter support for Kamala Harris Nadia E. Brown, Christine M. Slaughter, and Michael G. Strawbridge - August 5, 2024 A closer look at the history and contributions of Black Greek Letter Organizations.
Kamala Harris’ historic nomination could mobilize Black women voters Nadia E. Brown and Christine M. Slaughter - July 29, 2024 Our research shows Biden picking Harris as running mate in 2020 boosted Black women’s political engagement.
Why replacing Biden with Harris may not mobilize Black voters Samantha Canty and Michael Tesler - July 9, 2024 Black support for Harris has been weaker than Black support for Biden over the past four years.
Yes, Lori Lightfoot’s election as Chicago mayor was historic. But how will she govern? Thomas Ogorzalek and Dorian T. Warren - April 10, 2019 Let’s look at the evidence.
Why there’s a battle royale to lead the Democratic Party, and what it means for the Trump era Boris Heersink - December 19, 2016 After a bruising election year, both the Democratic and Republican
Bernie Sanders thinks the Democratic primary process ‘distorts reality.’ Does history back this up? Jeffery Jenkins and Boris Heersink - April 17, 2016 Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont recently said his
Is Hillary losing the women’s vote? Nope. Here’s how the gender gap really works. Barbara Norrander - February 26, 2016 [caption id="attachment_24542" align="aligncenter" width="908"] (Reuters/Mike Blake)[/caption] Is a gender gap
It’s time to stop the endless hype of the ‘Willie Horton’ ad John Sides - January 6, 2016 [caption id="attachment_34132" align="aligncenter" width="600"] A still image from the Willie
The RNC’s secret dinner about a brokered convention is no surprise. Here’s why. Boris Heersink - December 17, 2015 Last week, a number of Republican Party leaders – including
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