Zimbabwe: Fairer Election Methods, but Trouble at the Polls
Posted on What's New Andrew Douglas, Matt Sommerfeld on August 19, 2013
The addition of proportionally allocated seats in Zimbabwe's parliament is a positive development, but one that has been overshadowed by concerns over the legitimacy of recent elections.
Read moreHouse Abortion Vote Reflects Anti-Crossover Trend
Posted on What's New Matt Sommerfeld on July 12, 2013
The June 18th vote in the U.S. House on abortion law reflects a trend towards increased polarization and a decline in crossover voting in the House. This analysis looks at which Members voted against their party's majority and compares the vote to a 1993 vote on abortion law.
Read moreBachmann Retirement Creates One More Uncompetitive District
Posted on What's New Matt Sommerfeld on May 29, 2013
Michele Bachmann's retirement from Congress ensures that her district joins the vast majority of Congressional districts that will be uncompetitive in the 2014 election.
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