May 2, 2008
USC psychologist Mary Andres takes the Clinton family to the couch, analyzing how politicians’ spouses and children reflect on their character and ability to lead. For instance, a candidate who has weathered infidelity at home may be well suited to handle impure motives on the world stage.
May 2, 2008
If you were a presidential candidate, you’d be better off with Michelle Obama than Bill Clinton at your side, according to USC marriage and family therapist Julie Albright.
May 2, 2008
Stand by your man, for the good of the office? Sociologist Karen Sternheimer probes
the role of political wives, from Spitzer to Clinton.
February 29, 2008
Eager to embrace and reform institutions, young voters are excited not just by Obama but by the whole campaign, according to USC College professor Donald Miller.
February 1, 2008
When the February 5 primaries roll around, they will showcase perhaps the most diverse pack of presidential candidates in United States history. According to USC Annenberg School professor Richard Reeves, what follows will be a battle between old prejudices and man's better nature.
January 11, 2008
Golden silence: Our foreign policy may improve if certain issues aren’t discussed on the campaign trail, argues scholar Abraham Lowenthal.
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