Obama vs. McCain
May 16, 2008
An analyst and a onetime McCain insider weigh the last chances for a Clinton victory, and look ahead to an Obama-McCain face-off.
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Clinton and Obama
April 25, 2008
On the heels of Clinton’s nine-point Pennsylvania win, USC Gould School professors offer expertise on the still-battling Democratic contenders.
Free Trade: Blowing Campaign Smoke
April 25, 2008
Responding to nervous U.S. workers and unions, candidates have talked tough on foreign trade. But what will a Clinton, Obama or McCain presidency really mean for NAFTA and other free trade agreements? According to USC’s Abraham Lowenthal, the outlook is rosier than campaign trail bluster suggests.
Eye on the Pennsylvania Primaries
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.
Playing the Gender Card
March 7, 2008
Inspiring voters with the historical potential of a woman president — what Hillary Clinton stands to gain from embracing her femaleness.
Latino Voters: Texas and Beyond
March 7, 2008
Changing Latino demographics in Texas helped Hillary Clinton to victory in that state’s primary, says Harry Pachon of the USC School of Policy, Planning, and Development. A report by the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute predicts a similar surge of Latino voting power at the polls in November.
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.
Gambling on Latino Votes
January 25, 2008
Clinton's Las Vegas caucus win casts light on the evolving demographics and strength of American Latinos, according to USC's Clara Irazábal.
Proposition Triple-Header To Fill California Ballots in 2008
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.
The Myth of the Clinton "Comeback"
January 11, 2008
Did the victory in the New Hampshire primary resurrect Hillary Clinton's campaign? Or was the media too quick to declare it dead? Former White House adviser Martin Kaplan ponders.
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