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Read Some of My Papers from Graduate School!

March 25, 2022March 27, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Papers and projects about polling averages, presidential forecasts, congressional forecasts, election demographics, and the incumbency advantage.

Read Some of My Papers from the Spring 2020 Semester!

July 21, 2020March 25, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Papers and projects about the 2020 election, data journalism, electoral reform, authoritarian leadership, and this blog.

Five Takeaways from Super Tuesday 2020

March 5, 2020July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

The results of Super Tuesday fundamentally altered the trajectory of the 2020 Democratic primary, likely setting the pace for the race going forward. Here are five key points from the night, with speculation of what's to come.

Is Joni Ernst at Risk of Losing Her Iowa Senate Seat?

October 29, 2019July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst seemed like a sure shot to win a second term. Now, though, her chances of reelection are less certain. What's driving this shift?

In Choosing Not to Run for President, Sherrod Brown Made the Right Decision

March 8, 2019July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown announced that he won't seek the Democratic nomination in 2020. Based on his state's shifting political climate, that was probably the best move.

What Should Beto O’Rourke Do?

February 17, 2019July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

2018 phenom Beto O'Rourke has a tough choice ahead of him: should he run for the presidency or the Senate? Here are some compelling arguments on both sides.

Election 2018 Thoughts

November 8, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

My post-mortem on last night's results.

What’s Happening in Florida?

October 23, 2018March 23, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ Leave a comment

Florida is home to close races for both Governor and Senate, but they're diverging. What gives?

Quick Thoughts: Vulnerable GOP Senate Seats Are Seeming Less So

October 16, 2018July 23, 2020 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

Texas and Tennessee are home to two of the most vulnerable Republican-held Senate seats. Recent polls show that the GOP is gaining back ground.

Don’t Get Worked Up About That New Jersey Poll Just Yet

October 2, 2018March 23, 2022 ~ Bradley Wascher ~ 1 Comment

A new poll from Stockton University has Democrat Bob Menendez behind in New Jersey. Hmm...

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