Will the former Speaker of the House’s debate performance propel him to the top of the GOP field?
Money, Politics, and Power
A Rare Glimpse of Sanity
Newt Gingrich offers a surprisingly humane take on immigration.
The Huntsman Dilemma
In which I express a little sympathy for the former Utah governor.
Can Gingrich Win?
The former House speaker still looks like a flash-in-the-pan candidate.
What to Read Before You Unwonk Tonight
Maximize your Twitter snark for tonight’s debate by making sure you know all the news.
Forecasting Elections with Real-Time Economic Data
This post is jointly written with Anton Strezhnev, a very bright Georgetown undergraduate. One of the challenges in forecasting elections is that economic data are often inaccurate when first released. Some of the adjustments are substantial. Just to illustrate this point, the image below (source) shows the change from original issue to current estimate in […]
Unfortunately, We Don’t Have Enough Cynicism
Even billionaires watch Fox News.
Not All Endorsements Are Created Equal
What’s insignificant for a front-runner can be big for a back burner.
The Lying Lies of Mitt Romney
In New Hampshire, the former Massachusetts governor begins his television campaign with a hefty dose of dishonesty.
2008 Redux
The Super Committee’s failure means Obama gets to run against Bush all over again.

