Papers and projects about the 2020 election, data journalism, electoral reform, authoritarian leadership, and this blog.
Category: Media / Journalism
The Lesson of the 2020 Iowa Caucuses: Be Careful With Anecdotes
While the 2020 Iowa caucuses were nothing short of chaotic, the news coverage was equally messy. Some reflection and tips heading into New Hampshire and beyond.
Putting Monmouth’s Poll in Context
Monmouth University's newest poll was one of the most buzzworthy of the primary. Here's why it should (and shouldn't) be taken with a grain of salt.
The Supposed Power of Early Campaigns
Do candidates gain an inherent advantage by announcing their campaigns before anyone else?
Listen to Me on a Podcast!
I was the guest host on this week's episode of the Western Kentucky University Political Science Podcast. Check it out!
Read My Papers from the Fall 2018 Semester!
Papers about presidential convention bounces and the public perception of polls.
Election 2018 Thoughts
My post-mortem on last night's results.
Data Journalists Are Addressing Critics. But Will Their Efforts Work?
Following the 2016 election, sites like FiveThirtyEight and The Upshot have tried to make data journalism more accessible. What are they doing, and does it work?
First Past the Poll 