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Mass shootings involving political figures

After mass shooting involving members of congress, many people attributed blame to heated partisan rhetoric. Why? Does it matter?

Posted byMark JoslynApril 18, 2021Posted incausal attributions, guns, politics1 Comment on Mass shootings involving political figures

Get on board

The message is clear: Get vaccinated! The data are clear as well. Most people are on board.

Posted byMark JoslynMarch 29, 2021Posted inpandemic, participation, politics, Uncategorized4 Comments on Get on board

As the pandemic hit, most Americans were willing to get vaccinated – then politics happened

Yes, American’s willingness to get vaccinated changed a lot over the past 12 months. See why.

Posted byMark JoslynMarch 16, 2021March 17, 2021Posted inpandemic, politics, public opinion, Uncategorized4 Comments on As the pandemic hit, most Americans were willing to get vaccinated – then politics happened

Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College – Part 2

Support for the Electoral College and the popular vote hinge on election outcomes not democratic values.

Posted byMark JoslynMarch 3, 2021Posted incampaign, elections, politics, presidents, public opinionLeave a comment on Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College – Part 2

Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College

Eliminate the College or not? Better the devil we know than the one we don’t.

Posted byMark JoslynFebruary 22, 2021February 22, 2021Posted inelections, federalism, presidents, Uncategorized3 Comments on Should we get rid of it? Thoughts on the Electoral College

Considering President Biden’s first job approval rating

Biden’s first job approval ratings offer several interpretations. Which do you prefer?

Posted byMark JoslynFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021Posted inpresidents, public opinion, Uncategorized3 Comments on Considering President Biden’s first job approval rating

Beyond the Electoral College

Guest blogger, Paul Schumaker outlines an inventive and compelling alternative to the Electoral College.

Posted byMark JoslynFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 2021Posted incampaign, elections, federalism, presidents2 Comments on Beyond the Electoral College

With Victory, Biden Claims Mandate – Part 2

In part 2, the analyses moves to House, Senate and state electoral contests. What are the margins? Which party has the advantage? Does a mandate claim make sense?

Posted byMark JoslynJanuary 30, 2021January 30, 2021Posted inelections, politics, presidents2 Comments on With Victory, Biden Claims Mandate – Part 2

With Victory, Biden Claims a Mandate

Soon after victory, Joe Biden claimed a mandate for his policies. Winners seem to always do this – claim a mandate. But, is it justified?

Posted byMark JoslynJanuary 26, 2021January 27, 2021Posted inelections, presidents5 Comments on With Victory, Biden Claims a Mandate

Judicial Confirmations and the Senate Majority

Lessons from Amy Coney Barrett confirmation

Posted byMark JoslynDecember 11, 2020January 10, 2022Posted inFederal Court6 Comments on Judicial Confirmations and the Senate Majority

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