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Merits and Demerits of the Electoral College

by Abstract Politics | Nov 19, 2020 | Political View

Merits and Demerits of the Electoral College   Since the first US presidential election in the late 18th century, there has been an ongoing public debate about the electoral college’s benefits and demerits. The debate has taken center stage when the person...
Barack Obama’s Achievement as an American President

Barack Obama’s Achievement as an American President

by Abstract Politics | Sep 21, 2020 | Political View

Barack Obama’s Achievement as an American President   President Barack Obama will forever be remembered for the excellent work that he did for the United States of America when he was the president. He was the first African-American president, and his...

7 Best Activities for Retired Politicians

by Abstract Politics | Aug 17, 2020 | Political View

7 Best Activities for Retired Politicians   The vast majority of politicians don’t want to retire. That’s because they fear the inactivity that comes with retirement. Perhaps you’ve been a politician for decades. However, you shouldn’t see...

Large-scale Field Experiment on Voter Mobilization

by Abstract Politics | Aug 11, 2020 | Political View

In 2008, Gerber et al. published a pioneering study of mobilization. Using heavy-handed tactics, they found that they could shame people into voting. Using heavy-handed tactics might be fine for academics, but real-world campaigns can’t use those tactics without...

U.S. State Election Reform and Turnout in Presidential Elections

by Abstract Politics | Aug 11, 2020 | Political View

If you move from one state to the next, you may find dramatic differences in election administration. Back in my home state of California, I registered as a permanent absentee voter. Prior to each election, I received my ballot in the mail, which I completed at my...

Leadership Power in U.S. State Legislatures

by Abstract Politics | Aug 11, 2020 | Political View

Those who study Congress have engaged in long arguments about the importance (or lack thereof) of Congressional leaders in influencing outcomes. Among others, see Cox and McCubbins 1993 and 2005, Krehbiel 1993 and 1998, Binder 1996,...
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  • Merits and Demerits of the Electoral College
  • How Can We Increase Voter Turn-out?
  • Barack Obama’s Achievement as an American President
  • 7 Best Activities for Retired Politicians
  • Large-scale Field Experiment on Voter Mobilization
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