“election” Charts
Racial Distinctions within the New Senate »
The newly elected members of the Senate are meant to be an embodiment of the American people and representative of…
Steak Dinners Don't Win Elections »
In a shocking upset, the Tea-Party Candidate David Brat defeated the incumbent Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Virginian Republican…
Kentucky's Democratic (?) History »
I have to admit if you had told me Kentucky had ever been more Democrat than Republican I would not…
Which 2016 Candidates Are Generating the Most Buzz? »
The 2016 election has received more media coverage this year than either the 2012 or 2008 campaigns received during comparable…
Watch This Number Plummet »
Wisconsin, a state consistently among the top in the nation for voter turn out, will likely see participation drop as…
Electoral College Vs. Popular Vote »
By almost a 2 to 1 margin, Americans want to do away with the Electoral College. The National Popular Vote…
Political Scandals: Due to Greater Scrutiny or Lower Morals? »
When Americans were asked to explain the large number of political sex scandals, 57% said politicians just get caught more…
Home Field Advantage: Incumbents Sweep Midterms »
By an overwhelming margin, incumbents find themselves back in office. Very few challengers managed to dethrone their opponents. Despite American's…
Hillary Clinton's Bid for Presidency: Would Gender Matter? »
A recent study by the Pew Research Center found that most people believe gender would not make a difference if…
Anthony Weiner Approval Among Registered NYC Democrats »
Starting in February 2013, Anthony Weiner's approval began to rise slowly among registered New York City Democrats. In June 2013,…
20-Year Jewish Voting History - Percentage for GOP Candidate »
Share of the Jewish vote for the Republican nominee for President from 1992 through 2012.
Slow pace for women in the Senate »
Women have made gains in the Senate since 1994, nevertheless they have only increased from 7 to 20 seats. Of…
Not Everyone Sees Republicans as the Religious Vote »
The extent to which people practice their religion or not is often seen as a predictor of which way they…
Poll: Hillary Clinton Scores Big on Leadership »
In a recent Washington Post-ABC News poll, Hillary Clinton received high marks for leadership. She also came out way ahead…
2016: Who Will Take the Presidency? »
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are considered top possible 2016 contenders for the…
The Confirmation of Merrick Garland »
Following the death of Antonin Scalia, the Supreme Court was thrown into disarray as Republicans and Democrats alike fight to…
It Just Doesn't Matter With Donald Trump »
Outbursts at Trump rallies have become quite the norm. However, one could argue they've increased with both frequency and intensity,…
America's Presidential Candidates: Do We Even Like Them? »
It can be tough to elect the ideal president, especially when the voting public isn't too keen on any of…
Ever Wonder Why Congress Is Stagnant? This Might Be Why... »
Should it really be so surprising that Congress has trouble with progress, given the fact that the same people are…
Another pointless elections looms..queue the billionaires. »
As the title suggests, I am indeed implying that US presidential elections are pointless. The data from opensecrets.org (methodology link…
Ultra-Rich Bankrolls Elections, But Not the Party You Think »
Those hoping to win in national elections are increasingly dependent upon an incredibly small number of extremely rich donors. Both…
Clinton Already Top Democratic Contender for Nomination »
A recent poll found that a large majority of likely democratic voters would vote for Hillary Clinton in primaries to…
Identifying The Nonvoters »
According to a recent Pew poll, individuals that do not vote in elections tend to belong to certain demographics. Generally,…
Congressional Approval Ratings Don't Match Up »
Historically, Americans have always had a higher opinion of their own representatives than of Congress as a whole. So what…
Here's Why Congressional Incumbents Are Always Reelected »
It is bewildering to many people that, despite the dismal approval rating of Congress, congressional incumbents continue to get reelected…
Dems Falling Behind As Midterm Approaches »
The number of people identifying as a Democrat has fallen 3 percentage points since the beginning of the year, while…
Why Elections Aren't Actually About the Most Popular Party »
While many have asserted public disgruntlement with Obamacare and the laggard economic recovery to be harbingers of a Republican sweep…
Republican Primary Challengers by Idealogy in IL and TX »
The Tea Party is the dominant source of challenges in Republican primaries.
Incumbents Facing Primary Challenges in Texas and Illinois »
Few incumbents get challenged and even when they do they usually win.
Percent of Incumbents Facing Primary Challengers-OH, NC & IN »
Republican incumbents are more likely to draw a challenger than are Democratic incumbents in Ohio, North Carolina and Indiana.
Internet Sales Tax is Unpopular »
The taxing of items purchased over the internet is widely unsupported by young people, but more than half the country…
Supporting the EPA is the Way to Get the Vote »
Likely voters in 11 states around the country show support for candidates who endorse the Environmental Protection Agency's regulations on…
Americans Dissatisfied with Congress »
63% of Americans surveyed in late October 2013 indicated that they would not reelect their current congressional representatives based on…
Republican Voters Did Not Support Shutdown »
47% of Republican voters disapproved of Congressional Republicans in a poll conducted during the shutdown. This disapproval may carry into…
