April 18, 2008
Clinton may be favored to win in the Keystone State, but the margin of victory could determine whether her campaign ends, USC professors say. If the outcome is close, Obama will frame the result as expected. But his statements about the bitterness of working-class voters might prove damaging in the states that follow.
April 11, 2008
With Tax Day upon us, Morley Winograd of the USC Marshall School analyzes the candidates’ tax plans. Obama focuses on fixing economic inequality among Americans — an approach the younger generation is hungry to hear. Clinton, whose campaign finds strong support among the wealthy, treads carefully. And McCain sides with the supply-siders.
March 7, 2008
Funding is the fuel that feeds the political engine. USC experts on campaign finance address the candidates’ fundraising efforts.
February 8, 2008
Facebook is the biggest change in American politics this election cycle, says Morley Winograd. Obama leads on new technologies, with Clinton and the Republicans trailing behind.
January 25, 2008
As California voters head to the polls on Tsunami Tuesday, they'll decide on more than just presidential candidates. They will face a slew of ballot measures this year, weighing issues ranging from gambling to education spending. USC's John Matsusaka offers an overview.
June 13, 2007
As the U.S. Supreme Court heads into the final month of its term, it is expected to deliver several key decisions. The most anticipated include cases addressing race in public schools, free speech and campaign spending.
October 31, 2005
Before voters cast their ballots on Nov. 8, a USC symposium will reveal recent research on the initiative process and explore the implications of policy changes on several key fronts.
October 31, 2005
Scholars, Journalists and Political Consultants Examine the Issues at USC Law On the eve of California's first special election in a decade, scholars, journalists and practitioners will discuss the impact of the election on democracy here and throughout the nation...February 17, 2005
Campaigns for the U.S. House, mayor or city council and law enforcement posts are largely skipped by local stations in favor of stories about accidents, sports and weather. Political ads account for $1.6 billion in revenues.
September 16, 2004
Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) will join some of the nation's leading judicial, political and media experts at a USC Law School conference exploring how the November presidential race will shape future politics. “The 2004 Election: What Does It Mean for...Sign up for a regular newsletter highlighting Election 2008's new stories and experts. See Sample
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