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Save to My PortfolioVote Like Thy Neighbor

William A. Galston and Pietro S. Nivola, May 11, 2008, The New York Times Magazine

Vote Like Thy NeighborThe ideological differences between the political parties are growing, write PIetro Nivola and William Galston, and political polarization has become akin to political segregation. You are less likely to live near someone whose politics differ from your own. While many Americans want less polarization, they argue, "the underlying structure of our politics remains so deeply divided, the 2008 election may not requite their wish." Read More

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Save to My PortfolioDemocratic Nod in Barack Obama’s Reach

William A. Galston, May 07, 2008, The Brookings Institution

Democratic Nod in Barack Obama’s ReachVoters in North Carolina and Indiana padded Barack Obama’s popular vote margin by more than 200,000. William Galston writes that continuing warning signs remain. Obama doesn't have a strong base among religious and more moderate voters. Plus, if nominated, he must reunite the party. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioPublic Confidence in Charities, 2008 Report

Paul C. Light, April 2008, Issues in Governance Studies #13

Public Confidence in Charities, 2008 ReportPublic confidence in charities remains at contemporary lows, writes Paul C. Light in a recent report. Americans will be treated to a cascade of stories about charitable fraud, waste and abuse unless the sector takes aggressive action to create headlines about success. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioHigh Time for a Helping Hand for Strapped American Families

Elisabeth Jacobs, April 24, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will Continue

William A. Galston, April 23, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioViews from the Middle East: Public Opinion in the Arab World

Monday, April 14, 2008
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Save to My PortfolioObama Criticized for 'Bitter' Blue-Collar Remarks

Sherry Linkon, Reihan Salam and Ruy Teixeira, April 14, 2008, NPR Talk of the Nation

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Save to My PortfolioKidnapped: My Friend in Pakistan and American Ideals

Hady Amr, April 02, 2008, Washingtonpost.com's Post Global

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Save to My PortfolioPresidential Politics Can Help Iraq Policy

Ivo H. Daalder and Philip H. Gordon, March 29, 2008, Boston Globe

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Save to My PortfolioHow and When Experience in a President Counts

Charles O. Jones, March 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioCreating a New Public Diplomacy Cabinet Post

William A. Galston, Spring 2008, Democracy Journal, Issue #8

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Save to My PortfolioMarch 4 Primaries: One Nomination Settled; One Muddled

William A. Galston, March 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioThe Search for the Next Soccer Mom: Trends to Watch in 2008

Ruy Teixeira and Karlyn Bowman, February 28, 2008, Wall Street Journal

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Save to My PortfolioThe “Potomac Primary”: Surprisingly Consequential

William A. Galston, February 13, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioSuper Tuesday Turned Into a Super Flop

Michael P. McDonald, February 11, 2008, Roll Call

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Save to My PortfolioExamining the Presidential Nominating Process

E.J. Dionne, Jr. and David Brooks, January 21, 2008, NPR, All Things Considered

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Save to My PortfolioThe New Hampshire Surprise

Ron Nessen, January 09, 2008, Opportunity 08: What Matters

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Save to My PortfolioCollapsible Candidates from Iowa to New Hampshire

Michael P. McDonald, January 09, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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