The much awaited second quarter GDP growth figure came out yesterday and, while it wasn’t a disaster, neither was it particularly good sign for the economy – or for President Obama’s reelection chances. The government’s first estimate (they o……Continue Reading The GDP Numbers Are In – Do They Say Obama Will Win?
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A Turning Point In The Election?
The reaction – or lack thereof – among voters to the Bain controversy once again illustrates an important distinction between how partisan pundits (you know to whom I’m referring) and political scientists analyze what drives election results. A……Continue Reading A Turning Point In The Election?