The political science behind the Bidens’ biting dogs
Democrats are more permissive (pet) parents.
Time to take off the mask? Some people assumed Black men in masks were threatening, our research found.
Our research finds that, as with so many things, masks may seem race neutral — but they have a racially disparate impact
American attitudes toward covid-19 are divided by party. The pandemic itself might undo that.
Partisanship is a strong drug, but it’s not as strong as the instinct to survive
To fight the coronavirus, most Americans support universal testing and mandatory quarantines
They might accept more with strong bipartisan leadership
How are Iowa voters picking candidates?
You’ve probably never considered this quality
How authoritarianism is shaping American politics (and it’s not just about Trump)
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Forget Trump’s temperament and Clinton’s stamina. Voters care less and less about candidates’ personalities
[caption id="attachment_46891" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump debated
How political science helps explain the rise of Trump: the role of white identity and grievances
[caption id="attachment_36757" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stops
Why Washington doesn’t work
Editors' note: In this archival post, first published on Nov. 5,
Aaron Schock's downfall tells us we need to look at political spending as well as giving
[caption id="attachment_22925" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) speaks to reporters
Aaron Schock’s downfall tells us we need to look at political spending as well as giving
[caption id="attachment_22925" align="alignnone" width="620"] Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Ill.) speaks to reporters
New evidence for our nasty politics
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Why don’t Americans trust the government? Because the other party is in power.
Marc Hetherington is Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University.
Why don't Americans trust the government? Because the other party is in power.
Marc Hetherington is Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University.
Our politics is polarized on more issues than ever before
Thomas Carsey is the Pearsall Distinguished Professor of Political Science
Potpourri
* New survey of small business owners: visualization, paper. It
How the Economy Matters From Here to November
Friday's disappointing jobs report has already generated a lot of
Below the Surface, Surprising Trust in Government
This post is coauthored with my Vanderbilt colleague Marc Hetherington:
This Week in Political Science
ANATOMY OF THE 9/11 RALLY EFFECT. The increase in support
Explaining the Origins of the Tea Party: A Rebuttal of Mark Lilla
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What Happens When Congress Fails to Do Its Job?
That it is a title of a Newsweek essay by
Politcal Scientists Featured in Kristof Column
As part of the purpose of this blog is to
Spanking the Donkey
bq. In other words, if Obama is in trouble in
The political science of gays in the military
I was reading Marc Hetherington and Jonathan Weiler's "Authoritarianism and
Hans Noel on NY-23
I asked Hans Noel for his reactions to NY-23. Hans
Marc Hetherington on NY-23
I asked Marc Hetherington for his thoughts on NY-23. He
Racial Attitudes and Health Care
Marc Hetherington and Jonathan Weiler write: bq. As evidence of
Is the Supreme Court Conservative or Liberal? It Depends on Whether You Read the Paper
Scholars of the Supreme Court confront a puzzle: why do