We’re now haunted by the shambling corpse of a presidential debate littered with questions about pop culture and political branding over actual policy content.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Elections
Why Do We Care About New Hampshire?
The New Hampshire primary is a candidate’s opportunity to demonstrate their legitimacy early on in the race — or receive a dose of reality.
The State of the Political Polling Industry
Election polling can only tell us so much, and we’re in for a few surprises come election night.
It’s Time to End Felon Disenfranchisement
States disenfranchise 5.8 million Americans, or about 2.5% of the total voting-age population, as a result of their involvement in the criminal justice system.
Midterms in the Midwest
The Midwest has historically served as the political bellwether for the U.S., and heartland races this November serve as analogs for major national issues.
President Obama Just Bet on Black Voters To Win the Midterms. Here’s Where That Bet Just Might Pay Off
Voter turnout is first on the minds of both Democrats and Republicans. As a result, President Obama has made one of his most dramatic moves of the Midterms.