Why Bother Asking? The Limited Value of Self-Reported Vote Intention
How accurate are people when predicting whether they will vote?
Research
Ballots Not Bullets
Book abstract: In the 25 years since Arend Lijphart remarked that 'the study of electoral systems is undoubtedly the most underdeveloped subject in political science' the field has developed rapidly.
The Elections Predictor
Near New Year’s Eve, the urge to prognosticate is harder for a columnist to resist than a glass of champagne. For politics, I look to the electronic prediction markets for a shortcut to insight.
Mitt Romney -- Where's the Rest of Him?
Not long ago, many pundits agreed that the Republican nomination was Mitt Romney's to lose.
How Americans Vote
Is Money's Deep Role in Politics the Root of Our Woes?
This past Sunday's "60 Minutes" and the latest issue of Newsweek bring back to the fore the complicated issue of money and politics.
Why 2012 Election Will be Very Close
Amidst the welter of election results from voting yesterday, two conclusions seem pretty clear: First, an ancient rule of American politics still holds: Do not overreach.
The Importance of Performance in Obama’s Victory
The Performance of Politics is replete with sociological insights. Yet, potential readers may ask why do we need another book on Obama’s political campaign? Jeffrey C.
Pinpointing Romney's Mormon Challenge
From Broadway to the Beltway, this is the Mormon moment.
Why GOP Candidates Should Cool It
Mitt Romney walked into Tuesday night's Republican debate as the front-runner and, in my view, walked out in an even stronger position.
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