by Abstract Politics | Jan 30, 2022 | Political View
Socialism isn’t communism – they’re two different systems with different values at their core. In fact, most socialists don’t believe in communism at all! But if you think both systems have similar goals or...
by Abstract Politics | Aug 17, 2021 | Political View
King George III was the king of England from 1760 to 1820. King George III became incapacitated and ill in the late 1790s, which led to his eldest son taking over as Prince Regent. The king’s illness created a power vacuum that caused conflict between the two...
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...
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,...
by Abstract Politics | Aug 11, 2020 | Political View
In recent years, political scientists have run a variety of field experiments to show exactly which methods of voter mobilization are most effective. However, those experiments have focused mostly on method, not on timing. In a recent article, Costas Panagopoulos used...
