A Religious Uniter
April 25, 2008
Of the three candidates, Obama has the best chance of bridging the gap between America’s liberal and evangelical Christians, says Paul Lichterman.
Stories in Party Politics
An Olympic Question
April 18, 2008
All three candidates advocate boycotting the opening ceremony in Beijing. Once in office, the president’s tune on China will change, says a USC prof.
After the Marches: Immigrant Mobilization
April 4, 2008
Political parties have taken a backseat to community-based organizations in their ability to mobilize immigrants, says USC’s Janelle Wong.
Snapshot: Asian American Voters
April 4, 2008
Though it votes at disproportionately low rates, this demographic group could provide critical support in a close race, according to a USC professor.
The Money Game
March 7, 2008
Funding is the fuel that feeds the political engine. USC experts on campaign finance address the candidates’ fundraising efforts.
A Divided Nation, As Seen on TV
February 15, 2008
Do Republicans really like The Simpsons? Do female moderates turn the dial to Desperate Housewives? A survey by USC’s Norman Lear Center and pollster John Zogby suggests that America’s tastes in TV, movies and video games may be as divergent as its political opinions. The findings could be a roadmap for candidates on where to advertise.
Hollywood and Politics: A Long Love Affair
February 8, 2008
Long before Oprah, Clooney and Geffen, Hollywood powerhouses named Chaplin, Mayer and Heston were seeking to participate in — and influence — American politics, says USC Professor of History Steven J. Ross. He traces the roots of today’s star-studded campaigns.
Eye on the California Primaries
February 1, 2008
USC experts predict: McCain will be unstoppable in the newly narrowed Republican field, and California will be the golden prize among the Super Tuesday states.
Experts on Clinton and Obama Available
January 11, 2008
A pair of USC professors offer their takes on the field of Democratic candidates, and research on the role of race in electoral politics.
How Does the U.S. Election Affect Latin America?
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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