Can black Republicans win black votes? Not likely, study finds
Are black voters more likely to vote for black candidates, regardless of political party affiliation?
Are black voters more likely to vote for black candidates, regardless of political party affiliation?
Social Sciences
Sep 9, 2015
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When political candidates give a speech or debate an opponent, it's not just what they say that matters—it's also how they say it.
Social Sciences
Aug 7, 2015
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Two new studies show that the tone of a candidate's voice can influence whether he or she wins office.
Social Sciences
Aug 7, 2015
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With the first round of presidential primary debates just two weeks away, a new study analyzes their historic effectiveness on shifting public perception of a candidate.
Social Sciences
Jul 27, 2015
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As the 2016 presidential race comes into view, social media app-of-the-moment Meerkat offers American candidates a promising but perhaps risky way to reach out to the masses.
Internet
Mar 20, 2015
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Overweight political candidates tend to receive fewer votes than their thinner opponents, finds a new study co-authored by a Michigan State University weight bias expert.
Social Sciences
May 19, 2014
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How exactly does Twitter, with its 241 million users tweeting out 500 million messages daily, shape public opinion?
General Physics
Mar 11, 2014
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Hitting the "Like" button on Facebook is an element of free speech protected by the US constitution, a federal court ruled Wednesday, in a case closely watched by employment lawyers.
Internet
Sep 19, 2013
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An independent national poll has found Australian politicians have failed to engage or build a sense of trust with voters just months out from the federal election.
Social Sciences
May 6, 2013
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A new study analyzing the previous math standards of each state provides strong support for adoption of common standards, which U.S. students desperately need to keep pace with their counterparts around the globe, a Michigan ...
Social Sciences
Nov 5, 2012
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