A Journal of Ideas

Presidential Campaign

The Debate That Mattered

The scholarly consensus says that debates don't actually affect voting behavior. This year could be different.

By Melissa R. Michelson

Two Cheers for Clinton's Debate Performance

Will voters see the difference between the former Secretary of State and the irritable reality TV star?

By Nathan Pippenger

Putting Slogans First

We don't like to think so, but yes, slogans do matter. Why hasn't Hillary come up with a good one?

By Kevin Mattson