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.
Stories in State & Local Elections
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.
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.
Voices on Health Care Policy
February 22, 2008
Experts at the Keck School of Medicine and the School of Pharmacy offer prescriptions on critical national and California health care issues.
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.
A Most Diverse Super Tuesday
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ballotwatch: Initiatives Around the Nation
December 7, 2007
Voters in six states decided on 34 ballot propositions last month, approving 79 percent. USC's Initiative and Referendum Institute suggests that the wave of citizen-initiated legislation won't ebb anytime soon.
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