“We see higher turnout when people are feeling hopeful and inspired,” says political scientist Sunshine Hillygus. “Unfortunately, there’s so much polarization and distrust in government right now there’s a sense that you can change the party in control but it’s not going to have a fundamental impact.”
If Trump doesn’t win the presidency, his brand will still be a powerful and lucrative asset for him – but will probably look very different, and appeal to very different audiences, than prior to his campaign.
Gun Control
Obama thrusts gun control debate into forefront of 2016 race
The Denver Post
Local Government
Primer on local government kicks off 20th year
“We see higher turnout when people are feeling hopeful and inspired,” says political scientist Sunshine Hillygus. “Unfortunately, there’s so much polarization and distrust in government right now there’s a sense that you can change the party in control but it’s not going to have a fundamental impact.”
The Charlotte Observer
Campaigning
Can Bill Clinton play a supporting role?
Duke Today
Dr. Richard Payne on draft CDC guidelines for prescribing opioids.
Socialism
Bernie Sanders and the capitalist critique
Presidential Race
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Sanders isn’t much of a socialist compared to some previous presidents, including Franklin Roosevelt.
the New Yorker
Frederick Mayer on the 2016 campaign
Speaker of the House
Paul Ryan needs breathing room
China
What should China watchers be monitoring most closely in 2016?
Foreign Policy
Donald Trump
How Donald Trump has transformed his brand
If Trump doesn’t win the presidency, his brand will still be a powerful and lucrative asset for him – but will probably look very different, and appeal to very different audiences, than prior to his campaign.
the (Toronto) Globe and Mail