Election 2016

Forecasting Election 2016

What will happen on November 8th? A discussion with Charlie Cook and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report dives into what the polls mean, election trends, and who we can expect to see as our next Commander-in-Chief.

October 26, 2016

In America, Who Is “Us” Now?

This election is not the end. It is only a milepost in a long struggle to define American identity.

October 26, 2016

Can We Have Faith in Our Elections?

There are critical checks and balances in place to ensure that the election outcomes are correct.

October 25, 2016

Politics: A Values Vacuum

When political debate is informed by fear rather than facts, it is no surprise that it is reduced to the basest of personal accusations.

October 20, 2016

How America Got to This Point

No matter who is elected to the presidency, to Congress, or to state and local offices, it is the repair of our institutional substructures that is our greatest challenge.

October 19, 2016

Political Parties Must Do a Better Job of Understanding Latino-Americans

The new administration must contend with an America where Latino-Americans are a bigger part of society than ever before.

October 14, 2016

Energy Policy Shouldn’t Rely on the Election Cycle

Regardless of who wins the presidency, we must continue to support innovation related to our energy economy.

October 11, 2016

A Bipartisan Effort for Generations to Come

Two senators have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at lifting lower-income families out of poverty – an encouraging sign of progress.

October 4, 2016

Will the Election Ensure a Ninth Supreme Court Justice?

Courtwatchers assume a return to business as usual following the current election. That might not be the case.

October 3, 2016