News tagged with political science
Measuring the 'Colbert Bump'
Aug 13, 2008 |
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Democratic politicians receive a 40% increase in contributions in the 30 days after appearing on the comedy cable show The Colbert Report. In contrast, their Republican counterparts essentially gain nothing. These findings ...
Analysis of Polling Data Finds Growing Support for Same-Sex Marriage
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- According to a comprehensive new analysis of public opinion surveys conducted over the last 15 years, support for the legalization of same-sex marriage has grown substantially in the United ...
Why do people vote? Genetic variation in political participation
Jun 26, 2008 |
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A groundbreaking new study finds that genes significantly affect variation in voter turnout, shedding new light on the reasons why people vote and participate in the political system.
Study: Parenthood makes moms more liberal, dads more conservative
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 08, 2009 |
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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.
New Study Shows Government Accommodates Rich and Poor Alike
Oct 02, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The election year is in full swing, complete with allegations of class warfare and claims about which candidates cater to the rich and which candidates will best serve the interests of the poor and the middle ...
Election forecast predicts democrats will gain 3 seats in Senate, 11 in House
Oct 21, 2008 |
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An election forecast model developed by a political scientist 99 days before the 2008 elections and before the recent Wall Street crisis predicts significant Democratic gains in the 2008 congressional elections—including ...
In absence of other democratic institutions, freedom of press can lead to cycles of violence
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Sep 16, 2009 |
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While many have argued that media freedom is integral to a functioning democracy and respect for human rights, a new study is the first to examine the effects of media freedom in countries that lack such democratic institutions ...
Lessons for Obama in study of Bush efforts to 'frame' Iraq war
Sep 17, 2009 |
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Wartime leaders have long sought to sway public opinion by "framing" bad news from the frontlines. They present inconvenient facts in an altered format in order to generate support for their policies. A new study from North ...
Why should Iowa remain the first presidential primary?
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Mar 12, 2009 |
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A new study finds that Iowa reflects the diversity of America more than most other U.S. states and is well-placed to deserve its status as the first presidential nomination primary. In particular, Iowa is particularly typical ...
Why policy changes during Obama presidency will be more significant than during Clinton, Reagan eras
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 06, 2009 |
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Unlike the post-election disappointment that has followed many election outcomes, the Obama presidency will likely break through a structural bias in American politics favoring the status quo and bring about significant changes ...
White House rhetoric is important in forming foreign policy opinions
Dec 01, 2009 |
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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 ...
People seek balanced political information to defend their positions
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- When they know they will be engaged in a debate and have to defend their positions, anxious citizens seek out a balance of viewpoints about candidates, a new University of Michigan study shows.
Professional lobbyists: Pragmatic operatives or just another partisan resource?
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jul 20, 2009 |
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The thousands of professional lobbyists working in Washington, DC on issues tend to be professional partisans who mobilize resources for one preferred political party exclusively. So finds a new study which counters the common ...
Tech's new love
Aug 21, 2009 |
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There was a time in Silicon Valley when the political game was practically sneered upon.
Study: Terrorism Evokes Different Responses Among Genders and Personality Types
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 16, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Terrorism incites fear designed to coerce governments to act, according to definitions of "terrorism" in U.S. law, in U.N. resolutions and elsewhere. But terrorism often prompts as much anger and retaliation ...
