Five things that didn’t happen in the world in 2023 Elizabeth N. Saunders - December 22, 2023 We missed some breakthroughs, but we dodged some disasters.
Biden may be getting rid of the Authorizations for the Use of Military Force. That deserves a ‘Whoa.’ Andrew Rudalevige - March 6, 2021 The possibility of addressing the legal framework for the war on terror is big news.
What will the Senate do about Trump’s Supreme Court nominee? Sarah Binder / Managing Editor - September 22, 2020 Three things to know about what’s coming next.
Do vice-presidential picks matter? Kyle Kopko and Christopher J. Devine - August 13, 2020 Joe Biden picked Kamala Harris as his running mate. Here’s what we know about whether that will help him.
Does Trump need Congress’s approval to go to war with Iran? Andrew Rudalevige - January 4, 2020 That depends on whether Congress wants to try to stop him.
Counties that hosted a 2016 Trump rally saw a 226 percent increase in hate crimes Valerie Martinez-Ebers, Regina Branton, and Ayal Feinberg - March 21, 2019 There is suggestive evidence that Trump’s rhetoric matters.
Holding their convention in Wisconsin could help Democrats in 2020. Here’s the evidence. Christopher J. Devine - March 17, 2019 Not visiting Wisconsin didn’t decide the 2016 election. But what about four years later?
Want a less partisan senator? Elect a former governor. Misty Knight-Finley and Alex Keena - July 31, 2018 [caption id="attachment_76207" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Former GOP presidential nominee and current
The Democratic Party’s latest reform commission just met. It’s likely to slash the power of superdelegates. Adam Hilton - December 12, 2017 On Friday and Saturday, the Democratic Party’s Unity Reform Commission
When did Congress authorize fighting in Niger? That’s an excellent question. Andrew Rudalevige - November 11, 2017 It’s Veterans Day – not a bad time to give
Okay, the Trans-Pacific Partnership is dead. What was it? Vanessa Lide - January 23, 2017 [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A container ship loaded with U.S.
The number of countries with female political leaders has plummeted Kelsey Coolidge and Curtis Bell - January 9, 2017 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton makes a concession speech
Without Tim Kaine, Hillary Clinton might have lost Virginia as well Boris Heersink and Brenton Peterson - November 17, 2016 [caption id="attachment_49686" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Sen. Tim Kaine, right, and former
Should corporations be able to sue foreign governments? The U.S. could owe billions. Rachel Wellhausen and Clint Peinhardt - November 3, 2016 [caption id="attachment_48888" align="aligncenter" width="960"] A banner reads "Thank you —
Circle Jerks, ‘Deny Everything’: The Week In One Song Christopher Federico - October 7, 2016 Mike Pence put in a generally well-received debate performance versus
Republicans currently have just a 38% chance of keeping their Senate majority John Sides - August 24, 2016 Every day seems to bring another story about nervous Republican
Key ingredients of opposition to free trade? Prejudice and nationalism Shahrzad Sabet - August 22, 2016 [caption id="attachment_45498" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters against the TPP display signs
Who cares about free trade? Not many Americans, it turns out. Tobias Konitzer, Sam Corbett-Davies, and David Rothschild - July 29, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44664" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters against the TPP display signs
Did Tim Kaine need to flip his position on the TPP to win Sanders’s supporters? Nope. Dina Smeltz - July 27, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44503" align="aligncenter" width="960"] U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont delivers
Will Tim Kaine deliver Virginia (and Catholics)? Don’t count on it. Kyle Kopko and Christopher Devine - July 23, 2016 [caption id="attachment_44317" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Hillary Clinton and Sen. Timothy M.
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
If the Obama presidency is winding down, why is his group Organizing for Action ramping up? Sidney Milkis and John York - July 29, 2015 [caption id="attachment_27986" align="aligncenter" width="1484"] (Tony Dejak/AP)[/caption] On June 30, Organizing
The problem with #WithSyria Marc Lynch - March 14, 2014 The third anniversary of the outbreak of the Syrian uprising
Diane Feinstein’s Views of NSF Political Science Funding John Sides - May 17, 2013 A colleague in California sent a letter to both Senators
Tim Kaine Staunchly Supports Federal Funding of Political Science Research. Or Funding of the Arts. Whatever. John Sides - April 10, 2013 My colleague Paul Wahlbeck sent a letter to his senator,
Why Money Still Matters John Sides - November 15, 2012 This is a guest post by political scientist and Sunlight
Easy money: Bet on the outcome of the Virginia gubernatorial race - September 17, 2009 Wanna make some easy money? Call your favorite bookie and
Media (non)coverage of campaign polls: Two cheers for the Post - May 18, 2009 The media are often, and justly, criticized for their overuse
The 2008 Democratic Veepstakes, Round 2 - February 21, 2008 Several days ago I posted some very-early-in-the-game projections of the