Republicans played on voters’ emotions. Democrats played it safe.

Many factors helped Republicans have a big election night in North Carolina, including having an advantage over Democrats in spending … Continue reading Republicans played on voters’ emotions. Democrats played it safe.

The Golden Girls of 2022

AP/Charles Krupa Voters cast their ballots, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at a polling station in Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) … Continue reading The Golden Girls of 2022

Why Generation Z might not be as ‘woke’ as most think

istock One of the most popular ideas in American politics is that a large majority of voters under 40 are … Continue reading Why Generation Z might not be as ‘woke’ as most think

Not at this age: How old is too old to run for Congress and the White House?

One of the most frequent questions we receive from students when we are teaching about the U.S. Constitution is: why … Continue reading Not at this age: How old is too old to run for Congress and the White House?

6 ways the primary fight is toughening up Democrats for the fall general election

The Nevada debate and caucuses have done little to still Democrats’ teeth-gnashing over their chances of defeating President Trump in … Continue reading 6 ways the primary fight is toughening up Democrats for the fall general election

The data is clear: A woman could win in 2020

The recent allegations about Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) telling Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), during a 2018 conversation, that a woman could not win the … Continue reading The data is clear: A woman could win in 2020

Politics in the post-Mueller world

Attorney General Barr released a summary of the Mueller report today. President Donald Trump and his supporters immediately claimed that … Continue reading Politics in the post-Mueller world

The Anti-Clinton Women of 2018

Stacey Abrams and Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez are both women of color who are Democratic nominees for major political offices, but their similarities seem … Continue reading The Anti-Clinton Women of 2018

NC voters are unhappy. Why aren’t third-party candidates gaining ground?

North Carolinians are generally unhappy with state and national politics. Surveys consistently indicate a majority of the state’s citizens are … Continue reading NC voters are unhappy. Why aren’t third-party candidates gaining ground?

Reflecting on the life of John McCain

John McCain, by his own admission, was far from perfect. He was, however, larger-than-life. From being the most prominent Vietnam … Continue reading Reflecting on the life of John McCain