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Latest articles by Richard Skinner

Mischiefs of Faction
Six political scientists react to the first Democratic primary debatesSix political scientists react to the first Democratic primary debates
Mischiefs of Faction

A good event for the upper tier of candidates, a bad one for Biden, and a forgettable one for the ones you’ve already forgotten.

By Richard Skinner, Seth Masket and 4 more
Mischiefs of Faction
Technology and transparency: the path to a modern Congress?Technology and transparency: the path to a modern Congress?
Mischiefs of Faction

We’re starting to see the direction of a committee dedicated to changing Capitol Hill.

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
Trump might make us miss WatergateTrump might make us miss Watergate
Mischiefs of Faction

In the 1970s, our political system was better suited to meet a crisis than it is now.

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
The Constitution’s “natural-born” defectThe Constitution’s “natural-born” defect
Mischiefs of Faction

All American citizens should be able to become president.

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
Why politicians rarely resignWhy politicians rarely resign
Mischiefs of Faction

It’s hard to make an elected official quit.

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
Congress finally stands up for itselfCongress finally stands up for itself
Mischiefs of Faction

Will a committee mark a new start for Capitol Hill?

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
Is Trump making celebrity candidates less likely?Is Trump making celebrity candidates less likely?
Mischiefs of Faction

Maybe Trump is turning off voters to the idea of stars in politics.

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
Which Republican might challenge Trump?Which Republican might challenge Trump?
Mischiefs of Faction

As his hold on the GOP weakens, who might take him on?

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
What does Trump actually want to do as president? The answer is unclear.What does Trump actually want to do as president? The answer is unclear.
Mischiefs of Faction

Trump doesn’t seem to have defined goals or means to achieve them.

By Richard Skinner
Mischiefs of Faction
Lessons from the Georgia Sixth District electionLessons from the Georgia Sixth District election
Mischiefs of Faction

In Georgia’s Sixth District, Democrats and Republicans faced obstacles — and mostly overcame them.

By Richard Skinner

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