Campaign
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Expert: Inspiration, anger motivate women to run for office
Amanda Clayton can provide insight into why so many women are running for office in 2018--and how they might change Washington if they are elected. Read MoreAug 2, 2018
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Watch: How media coverage of campaign advertising influences election results
How the media covers campaign advertising can influence election results. Associate professor and co-director of the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, Josh Clinton explains his research on the 2004 “swift boat” ads and how media coverage impacted the election. Read MoreMay 18, 2012
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VUCast: Shark Attack to Bionic Breakthrough
This Week on VUCast: A shark attack victim inspires a bionic breakthrough; why political prices are going up; and making a cappella cool. [vucastblurb] … Read MoreOct 21, 2011
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Why tech-savvy political candidates still need old-fashioned yard signs
A Vanderbilt political science study offers fairly conclusive evidence that, in low-information races, a candidate’s name recognition alone positively affects voter support. Read MoreJul 25, 2011