Jennifer Marsico | AEIdeas

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Politics and Public Opinion

GOP candidates play it safe in Iowa debate

Jennifer Marsico | December 16, 2011, 1:39 pm

Mitt Romney said earlier this week, “Zany is great in a campaign … But in terms of a president, we need a leader, and a leader needs to be someone who can bring Americans together.” Romney and the other Republicans … read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion

Did Christie Make the Right Choice?

Jennifer Marsico | October 4, 2011, 2:25 pm

At a just-concluded press conference, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie told the state of New Jersey, “whether you like it or not, you’re stuck with me.” He definitively stated that he would not enter the 2012 race for the presidency. … read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion

Americans Still Crave Bipartisanship

Jennifer Marsico | September 28, 2011, 2:44 pm

In 2006, AEI scholar Norm Ornstein published The Broken Branch, a detailed examination of what works and what doesn’t in Congress. In the latest discussion of what’s wrong in Washington, USA Today’s chief political correspondent Susan Page quotes Ornstein as … read more >

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Politics and Public Opinion

Bringing Voter Registration into the 21st Century

Jennifer Marsico | September 15, 2011, 11:13 am

Like most things in Washington, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of bipartisan cooperation on election reform issues. Generally, liberals and Democrats want to maximize access to voting, while conservatives and Republicans want to minimize the chances of voter … read more >

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Foreign and Defense Policy, Terrorism

Still No Government Continuity Plan 10 Years After 9/11

Jennifer Marsico | September 9, 2011, 12:12 pm

The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is fast approaching, so it is a natural time to reflect on what has been done to keep the government up and running should another attack occur. Last week, members of the 9/11 … read more >

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Lean In… to Government?
Sheryl Sandberg's runaway best-selling book Lean In has managed to offend both the Left and the Right. Sandberg touts female hard-headedness, yet also calls for an elaborate government- and employer-supplied support system for women. […]
Are American Voters Racist?
Racial prejudice plays a very small role in American politics, but a highly disciplined sense of self-interest on the part of one group may play a very large role in the way the federal government functions. […]
The Perpetual Passion for Paper
Paper is becoming less important in some respects, but its strengths — prestige, utility, permanence, and security — are more essential than ever. […]
Could California Make a Comeback?
An unexpected glimmer of hope might cast a new light on the Golden State. […]

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