Recent Elections & Politics Posts
Examining Competitive US House Races in the West
Brief #102 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
The small size of the Republican majority leaves Democrats with a path to re-take the House majority.
Democrats Vie to for a Vacant Senate Seat
Brief #101 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Borque
The question that many Californians are asking is if Butler will enter the race.
Trump’s Violent Tongue
Brief #100 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Abigail Hunt
Like the plot point in the hellscape of a dystopian novel, Trump’s Truth Social network provides users a soapbox for vitriol and calls for violence.
Examining Competitive US House Races in the Northeast
Brief #99 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
Republicans shocked many pundits by only winning a four-seat majority in the House of Representatives during the midterm elections.
What Are Trump’s Indictments and How Much Prison Time Would He Serve?
Brief #98 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Arvind Salem
In the most recent case brought against him by the state of Georgia Donald Trump faces 13 felony counts. Here’s what they all mean…
Elections to Monitor in November 2023
Brief #97 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Ian Milden
If Democrats perform poorly statewide again, that could be another sign of trouble for Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), who is up for reelection in 2024.
Not-Prosecuting Children as Adults is a Favorite Tool of Those Seeking to Prosecute Prosecutors
Brief #96 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Mindy Spatt
She was adamant on not charging juveniles as adults. “Charge juveniles as adults?” she commented, “That is not where this community is.”
Can Congress Keep It Together?
Brief #95 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by William Bourque
Speaker Kevin McCarthy is on the brink of losing the speakership. Reports from the GOP conference have indicated a fractured party with no end in sight.
The Medium is the Manipulation, Part 1: Misusing Campaign Ads to Fight Legal Battles
Brief #94 – Elections & Politics Policy Brief
by Steve Piazza
What do Alvin Bragg, Jack Smith, Letitia James, and Fani Willis all have in common?