election
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The Continual Pursuit of a More Perfect Union
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“The only thing certain about the United States is it remains an experiment that requires our serious and sustained attention to thrive.” -Thomas E. Ricks While the 117th Congress may have passed multiple significant bipartisan bills with potentially enormous impact, the average American feels that polarization has frozen the legislature…
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Trump and COVID-19: 5 Election Scenarios
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President Trump shocked the nation last week when he announced that he tested positive for COVID-19. Reports of the president’s medical treatment suggest that he is suffering from serious symptoms, throwing an already chaotic election season into further disarray. Meanwhile, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s move to create a Commission on…
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A Tale of Two Turnout Functions: Effects of Development on Voter Turnout across Countries
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New research finds evidence that development, compulsory voting laws, and decisiveness of elections have distinct effects in developed and developing countries.