In this week’s episode of Election Countdown, AEI Resident Scholar Norm Ornstein returns to help us make sense of the confusing Kansas Senate race, medical marijuana in the Florida gubernatorial race, and a few other topics that could make all … read more
The countdown continues! This week’s episode of Election Countdown features AEI Resident Fellow Michael Barone. Having touched down in every single congressional district, Michael is more than qualified to explain what Democratic and Republican strategies look like heading into the … read more
Twenty years ago this week, 367 members of Congress stood on the Capitol steps and signed a document called the Contract with America. Although several polls in October 1994 showed that around 70% of Americans were not aware of the Contract, its positive, forthright agenda infused GOP leaders and activists with energy and contributed to massive change in the 1994 elections. read more
The nation can wave goodbye to Attorney General Holder with relief, as to a bad house-guest who almost burned down the house during his unwelcome stay. His political missteps were legion, and his choices on law enforcement policy revealed a stunning combination of ideology and incompetence. read more
On Sunday, thousands of people are expected to gather in New York City to take part in the People’s Climate March to protest perceived inaction on climate change. The marchers claim to have public opinion on their side. But do they? Here are our 5 takeaways from recent survey data about global warming. read more
In the relatively short survey administered to 1,416 adults and published on September 17, 2014 (Constitution Day), the APPC found that 35% of respondents could not name even one branch of government in the US. Only a little more than a third of respondents (36%) could name all three branches of government. read more
