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.
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.
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.
November 27, 2006
Partner in the nation's top consulting company will address the abuse of initiative process at USC Law School event. By Melinda Vaughn
November 6, 2006
Results from the USC-commissioned survey suggest concern that votes in this year's election may be mishandled. By Bryan Schneider
October 15, 2005
Elizabeth Garrett, director of the USC-Caltech Center on Law and Politics and USC law professor, can discuss Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's political woes, his public image, his approval ratings, his chance of winning a second term and Prop. 77 (redistricting). Contact...June 16, 2005
The report issued by USC's Initiative & Referendum Institute offers preliminary polling on key measures in November's special election. Abortion, state spending limits and teacher tenure are among the issues for voters.
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.
October 4, 2004
Ballot initiatives represent the will of the people - not special interests - according to a new book by a USC professor. 'Unprecedented growth' in the popularity of the process has been integral to democracy's progress for more than a century.
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