democrats

The three barriers that inhibit non-activist Democrats from getting their friends to vote

Guest contributors Dev Chandra and Robert Reynolds explore why non-activist Democrats have trouble mobilizing their friends to vote. Through original qualitative and quantitative research, the authors use behavioral science to investigate this trend and address implications for Democratic strategy in the upcoming elections. In 2018, Democrats piloted new methods aimed at sparking liberals to get […]

What will the blue wave mean for the makeup and priorities of the 116th Congress?

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With the 2018 midterm elections only a week away, the public is starting to imagine what the 116th Congress might look like. In particular, lobbying firms and political action committees have started hiring new staff members and writing campaign checks to prepare for a potential leadership change in one or both chambers. This original analysis […]