The World’s First Global President
Barack Obama really is the first global leader that the world has ever known. The son of a Kenyan, he straddles continents and cultures. In his youth he studied the Quran, and as an adult he was...
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The Ultra-Imperial Presidency
Back in 2006, Bruce Ackerman co-authored the “Liberal Manifesto,” a document of protest signed by dozens of prominent intellectuals who condemned the “illegal, unwise and destructive” Iraq war and the...
View ArticleDick Morris is Lying, Part Infinity Plus One
Dick Morris, legendary self-promoter and political arsonist, is calling the presidency for Romney. As sure a sign as any that campaign silly season has commenced.
View ArticleWill Romney Regret Choosing Ryan?
Political scientists haven’t been as quick as journalists to jump into the debate over whether Mitt Romney was wise in selecting Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate. But a few academics who blog have...
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If Campaign Effects Are Minimal, Why Even Try?
Last week, I participated in a symposium at Iowa State University entitled “Social Science, Presidential Campaigns and Political Reporting.” Among those who examined last year’s presidential election,...
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Does the President Have the Power to Convince Us of Anything?
When President Barack Obama went before the American people to discuss the situation in Syria last week it looked like it could be a decisive moment. As the Associated Press put it: “Obama is hitting...
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