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.
March 28, 2008
If God told President Bush to invade Iraq, what would he tell President McCain or Obama to do? USC’s Lyn Boyd-Judson explores the relationship between the kind of faith in the Oval Office, and American policy abroad.
January 18, 2008
John McCain 2008"Seventy is the new fifty," says Edward Schneider, gerontology professor in the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He believes that attributes acquired with age are just what the electorate wants in a president.
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.
January 4, 2008
Leadership experts and White House veterans Warren Bennis and Tom Freedman look to history for the qualities that make a great American president.
September 13, 2007
Study Shows Hope Is the Most Resonant Emotion in an Election Campaign; Findings Part of New Book Exploring Role of Emotion in Politics
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