Public Opinion
Janus Democracy
Explores the contradictory nature of public opinion.
The Phantom of a Polarized America
Indicates how the rightward shift in the ideology of House Republicans has been mistaken for a broader "polarization" of both parties as well as voters.
Sound-Bite Saboteurs
Argues that the reliance on sound bites in recent political discourse is harmful to the democratic process.
The Mediating Effect of Public Opinion on Public Policy
Examines how public opinion has influenced health care policy.
For Better or Worse?
Investigates the effects of political consultants on American democracy.
Polls and Politics
A provocative examination of the use and abuse of public opinion polls.