The Angry American Voter

As Republicans take the stage in Cleveland for their first presidential primary debate tonight -- with Donald Trump in the middle of it -- one thing is already abundantly clear: A lot of voters are angry. Very angry. In fact, a lot of voters have been angry for some time....

The Only Thing We Have to Fear Is the Other Party

How negative partisanship is dividing Americans and shaping the outlook for the 2016 election

Which candidate will emerge from the crowded Republican presidential field next year? Can anyone stop or at least slow down Hillary Clinton’s seemingly inevitable march to the Democratic nomination? Will Democrats be able to match the GOP in Super PAC spending? And will there be new revelations about Clinton’s e-mails...

Explaining the Republican “Lock” on the House

Strong partisanship, not gerrymandering, tells much of the story

The results of recent national elections in the United States have followed a clear pattern: Democrats have dominated presidential elections while Republicans have dominated congressional and especially House elections. Since 1992, Democratic candidates have won four of six presidential elections and the popular vote for president five times out of...