If you were a junior high or high school teacher interested in assigning presidential speeches for your American Government class, which presidential speeches would you assign and to whom? My… Read More
One of the most interesting papers presented at APSA (of the panels that I attended) addressed the role that political primary types have on inducing legislative polarization. Eric McGhee, Seth… Read More
After a long job market-fueled APSA hiatus, things are back to normal (whatever that means). Our content should pick up soon. In the meantime, here is George Mitchell recalling… Read More
Three new ethics cases were submitted to OCE (Office of Congressional Ethics). Of course, Tom Price (R-Ga.), John Campbell (R-Calif.) and Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.) never did anything wrong. Read More
The subject of “repealing” the health care reform package is of considerable importance for political scientists, pundits and lawmakers, both as a political issue and for the next congressional session. … Read More
Ever wonder what’s going to happen to Maxine Waters or Charlie Rangel? And why did Elliot Spitzer’s fondness for prostitutes trigger his resignation while David Vitter kept his post?… Read More
So, after the dust settled yesterday in our mid August primaries, where do we stand? In Colorado, the Democratic establishment candidate, Michael Bennet, rode Obama’s endorsement to victory as he… Read More
Though I planned this entry a few weeks back, it dovetails nicely with Josh’s previous post. Essentially, Josh reminded us of Richard Fenno, arguing that a legislator’s electoral… Read More
In 1957, Strom Thurmond held the Senate floor for 24 hours and 18 minutes to stall the passage of the 1957 Civil Rights Act. He prepared himself for his crusade… Read More