Richard Skinner
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The 9/11 attacks exposed the vulnerabilities involved in presidential transition — even months after the inauguration.

Bubba got off to a poor start with his transition.

By starting his work well before the election, Carter set a precedent that his successors followed.


When one president leaves, another arrives, as does a whirlwind of activity.


Trump’s victory wasn’t a win for conservative ideology.


The Mischiefs of Faction are live-blogging the Granite State.


A list to help combat gender inequality in political science.


The Federal Election Commission is crippled by partisan deadlock and ideological infighting, allowing political players to make a mockery of the law.


How the Mischiefs of Faction saw the third Republican debate.


The Mischiefs of Faction writers respond to the first Democratic debate.