by Abstract Politics | Nov 6, 2020 | Reviews
How Can We Increase Voter Turn-Out? More than 91 million eligible Americans did not cast their vote during the 2016 elections. The situation was worse two years earlier when more than 143 million eligible Americans failed to show up and cast their votes. This is a...
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...
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...
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...
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...