Decades of political science research show that political attitudes can be strongly affected by the events we experience in adolescence and young adulthood, or what are sometimes referred to as the “impressionable years.” New research shows how this applies to the racial attitudes of young people who came of age […] Read more »
Health Site Woes Undermine Obama’s Vow on Government
… In his biggest and most important speeches, the president often talks with passion about a “smarter, more effective government.” He has called on Congress to embrace and pay for a “21st-century government that’s open and competent.” And he has vowed to work to “rebuild people’s faith in the institution […] Read more »
HealthCare.gov doesn’t help Obama’s argument for greater government
… Administration officials insist that the health-care law is sound, even if the Web site has proved a nightmare to navigate. But the questions raised by the botched rollout go beyond whether the Web site Obama touted so positively is merely plagued with technological glitches or is flawed in more […] Read more »
Obamacare Website Flaws Imperil President’s Activist Agenda
The rocky debut of the insurance exchanges at the heart of President Barack Obama’s health-care law poses risks to his political agenda and the activist role for government that he has championed for his second term. … “This is your signature program, and you’re marching it onto the field and […] Read more »
Overview of the Fall 2013 Wisconsin Survey Results
St. Norbert College and Wisconsin Public Radio released the results of their fall 2013 Wisconsin Survey. Wendy Scattergood, assistant political science professor and associate to the Strategic Research Institute at St. Norbert College, provides an overview of the key survey results. St. Norbert College Read more »
Yes, the government shutdown hurt President Obama
Much attention has been paid to what effect the shutdown fallout has had on Republicans. It’s really not hard to see congressional approval dropping to all-new lows, a Republican brand tumbling ever lower, and national House ballot polling that should worry Republicans at least a little ahead of next year’s […] Read more »