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Save to My Portfolio State and Federal Electronic Government in the United States, 2008

Darrell M. West, August 26, 2008

Darrell West assesses the nature of American state and federal electronic government in 2008 by examining whether e-government effectively capitalizes on the interactive features available on the Internet to improve service delivery and public outreach. Read More

Technology, Governance, Information Technology, Internet Policy, Civil Society

ELECTION 2008


Reuters/Rick Wilking - Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) stands on stage at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.

Save to My Portfolio Obama Delivers an American Promise

William A. Galston, August 29, 2008

Although Barack Obama's speech did not rise to the heights of his 2004 convention speech, writes William Galston, the nominee reached out to portions of the electorate that have been unresponsive to Obama's eloquence and high-flying idealism. He said, in essence, I share your values. Read More

Political Campaigns, Elections, Political Conventions, U.S. Politics

Democratic National Convention


Reuters/Shannon Stapleton - Filmmaker Spike Lee interacts with delegates on the floor of the convention during the opening session of the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.

Save to My Portfolio Celebrities at the Conventions

Darrell M. West, August 27, 2008

From Chuck Norris to Bruce Springsteen, celebrities are prominent in this 2008 presidential election season. Darrell West says that both parties enjoy celebrities, with Democrats getting more Hollywood attention and Republicans pulling from among stock car racers and other athletes.

Political Conventions, Media & Journalism, Political Campaigns, U.S. Politics, Executive Branch

Vice President


Reuters/Kevin Lamarque - Delegates celebrate during the closing moments of the Democratic National Convention.

Save to My Portfolio Biden: Does it Matter?

William A. Galston, August 25, 2008

With the announcement of Senator Biden as Barack Obama's vice president, Obama "chose someone whose strengths complement rather than underscore his own," writes William Galston. Although Biden is an ideal candidate, will he make a difference in the upcoming election and what does this mean for John McCain? Read More

Elections, Political Campaigns, U.S. Politics, Politics, Political Conventions

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Save to My Portfolio The 2008 Presidential Election Ad Wars

Darrell M. West, August 27, 2008

John McCain’s campaign released an ad showing video footage from the Democratic presidential primary of Joe Biden criticizing Barack Obama’s experience as a leader. Darrell West says that these kinds of attack ads will play a prominent role in the 2008 election and that he expects the Democrats to fight back. Watch

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Improving Technology Utilization in Electronic Government around the World, 2008

Darrell M. West, August 17, 2008

Few developments have had broader consequences for the public sector than the introduction of the Internet and digital technology. In this Brookings report, Darrell West assesses the current conditions of electronic government around the world and offers practical suggestions for improving the delivery of information and services over the Internet. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio A Reason to Believe: Examining the Factors that Determine Americans’ Views on Global Warming

Christopher P. Borick, Barry Rabe, July 2008

During the past two years, public perceptions of global warming have shifted significantly in the U.S. In the first of a two-part series, Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick examine the factors that drive individual views on global warming. Read More

Research and Commentary

Save to My Portfolio Prevent Federal Court Nomination Battles: De-Escalating the Conflict over the Judiciary

Russell Wheeler, November 20, 2007

Infected by polarization, confirmation rates for federal judges have plummeted and long delays are commonplace. Brookings’s Russell Wheeler recommends that the next president should create a bipartisan commission and set a timetable to prevent the lengthy nomination battles. Read More

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Vice Presidential Candidates

Some experts believe that a presidential candidate's choice of a running mate is not very important, because people generally vote the top of the ticket.  However, Darrell West says that this year the vice presidential candidates will play a significant role in the race between Senators John McCain and Barack Obama.

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Policy CenterEngelberg Center for Health Care Reform

The Engelberg Center for Health Care Reform provides practical solutions to achieve high-quality, innovative, affordable health care with particular emphasis on identifying opportunities on the national, state and local levels.

ExpertHugh B. Price

Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

ExpertJulia B. Isaacs

Julia Isaacs focuses on public investments in children and how children are affected by national budgetary policies. A former federal budget analyst, she also researches the economic mobility of children and families across the income spectrum.

ExpertWarwick J. McKibbin

An international economics expert based in Australia, Warwick McKibbin focuses his research on global climate change; the emergence of China and India into the world economy; and global economic modeling.

ExpertIsabel V. Sawhill

A nationally known budget expert, Isabel Sawhill focuses on domestic poverty and federal fiscal policy. She is also co-director of the Center on Children and Families at Brookings.

ExpertDarrell M. West

Darrell M. West is the vice president and director of Governance Studies at Brookings. His studies include campaigns and elections, political advertising, mass media, public opinion, technology policy and electronic government.

ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

Research ProjectLatin America Initiative

The Latin America Initiative provides high-quality, in-depth, and independent research across a range of economic and political issues, and offers policy recommendations aimed at U.S. and Latin American policymakers. Read More

ExpertSarah A. Binder

Sarah Binder is an expert on Congress and legislative politics.  Her current projects focus on the politics of federal judicial selection and the consequences of partisan polarization.

ExpertMartin Neil Baily

Martin Baily, a former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, focuses on issues of globalization, productivity and competitiveness, Social Security reform and U.S. economic policy.

ExpertRebecca Blank

Rebecca Blank is an expert on the interaction between the macroeconomy, government anti-poverty programs, and the behavior and well being of low-income families. She has just been named the Robert V. Kerr senior fellow at Brookings.

ExpertAlice M. Rivlin

Alice Rivlin, the first director of the Congressional Budget Office, is an expert on urban issues as well as fiscal, monetary and social policy. She directs the Greater Washington Research project. 

ExpertWilliam Galston

Bill Galston, the Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in Governance Studies, is an expert on domestic policy, political campaigns and elections. His research focuses on designing a new social contract and the implications of political polarization.