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Voters show paradoxical views of political mavericks

Other Sciences / Other

created Oct 27, 2008 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Republican Senator John McCain has staked his bid for the U.S. presidency on his reputation as a “political maverick,” a politician who is unafraid to cross party lines to “vote his conscience” on important ...





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Children's TV has questionable political themes, study shows

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Most parents know to screen television shows for sex, violence or other negative messaging—but what about children's shows themselves?


85% Of Young People Would Be More Inclined To Go Into Politics If They Had More Information

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- In a recent poll conducted by The George Washington University Graduate School of Public Management’s new PoliticsUnder30.org initiative, 85% of respondents answered yes when asked if having a comprehensive ...


Political views may skew perception of skin tone, new study finds

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (7) | comments 7

(PhysOrg.com) -- Political affinity could influence how some people view the skin tone of biracial political candidates, according to a new study from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, New York University ...


Science and media disconnect? Maybe not, says a new study

Other Sciences / Other

created Sep 09, 2009 | popularity 1.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

The prevailing wisdom among many scientists and scientific organizations is that, as a rule, scientists are press shy, and those who aren't are mavericks.


Banks and bailouts: Playing politics?

Other Sciences / Economics

created Dec 21, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- Banks with strong political connections were more likely to receive bailout money from the government—and more of it—in the past year than those with weaker ties, say University of Michigan researchers.


Source: Stephanopoulos offered 'GMA' job (AP)

Source: Stephanopoulos offered 'GMA' job

Technology / Business

created Dec 04, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- An executive with knowledge of the negotiations says ABC News has offered George Stephanopoulos (STEFF'-uh-nop-oh-luss) the job of "Good Morning America" co-anchor, although ABC's political expert ...


Special interest groups bipartisan in Congress, scholar finds

Special interest groups bipartisan in Congress, scholar finds

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Contrary to common perception, special interest groups are not responsible for the partisan division in Congress - and often join bipartisan coalitions to support legislation, according to a Michigan State ...


White House rhetoric is important in forming foreign policy opinions

White House rhetoric is important in forming foreign policy opinions

Other Sciences / Other

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Surveys have shown that the public pays little attention to foreign policy, but politicians regularly cite the importance of public support for military actions overseas. Now, a new study has found that these ...


Internet activists push for greater democracy

Technology / Internet

created Nov 25, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- The Internet can be a powerful medium for politicians to get their message across but it is also a vital means for civilians to have a say in what politicians do, participants in a political conference say.


Study: Parenthood makes moms more liberal, dads more conservative

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created Sep 08, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Parenthood is pushing mothers and fathers in opposite directions on political issues associated with social welfare, from health care to education, according to new research from North Carolina State University.



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