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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

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

U.S. Politics, Demographics, Elections, Voter Turnout, Politics

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

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

U.S. Politics, Elections, Political Campaigns, Political Campaigns, Polling and Public Opinion

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Save to My PortfolioPennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will Continue

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

Pennsylvania Speaks: The Democratic Contest Will ContinueIn the Pennsylvania primary, Hillary Clinton won an overwhelming victory, writes senior fellow William Galston. These results have quieted calls for her to leave the race and will probably slow the steady flow of superdelegates to Obama. Nonetheless, her path to the nomination remains steep. Read More

U.S. Politics, Demographics, Elections, Pennsylvania, Polling and Public Opinion

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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

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Decline of the White Working Class and the Rise of a Mass Upper Middle Class

Alan Abramowitz and Ruy Teixeira, April 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHow and When Experience in a President Counts

Charles O. Jones, March 2008, The Brookings Institution

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioGet Out the Vote: Understanding Voter Mobilization

Thursday, March 20, 2008
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioMichigan and Florida Recount Controversy

Thomas E. Mann, March 20, 2008, USA Today

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

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

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

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

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

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioRace, Immigration and America’s Changing Electorate

William H. Frey, February 28, 2008, The Brookings Institution

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioReligion and the Swing Vote

Monday, February 11, 2008
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioSouled Out: Reclaiming Faith and Politics After the Religious Right

E.J. Dionne, Jr., January 22, 2008, Washingtonpost.com

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCauses, Defining Moments Line Road to S.C. Primary

E.J. Dionne, Jr. and David Brooks, January 09, 2008, NPR's All Things Considered

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioCollapsible Candidates from Iowa to New Hampshire

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

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Future of Red, Blue and Purple America

Ruy Teixeira, January 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioThe Youth Vote

Kenneth M. Duberstein, December 05, 2007

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Save to My PortfolioThe Youth Vote

Michael E. O'Hanlon, December 05, 2007

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Michael P. McDonald

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Governance Studies

An expert on voting, redistricting, and statistics, Michael McDonald has consulted for organizations such as the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, and on topics such as redistricting in specific states and national exit polling.


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William A. Galston

William A. Galston

Senior Fellow, Governance Studies
The Ezra K. Zilkha Chair

A former policy advisor to President Clinton and presidential candidates, Bill Galston is an expert on domestic policy, political campaigns, and elections. His current research focuses on designing a new social contract and the implications of political polarization.
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Ruy Teixeira

Visiting Fellow, Governance Studies, Metropolitan Policy Program

A Visiting Fellow at Brookings and an expert of political demography and geography, Ruy Teixeira co-directs a joint Brookings-American Enterprise Institute project: The Future of Red, Blue and Purple America.
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