Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Latest From Philip Klinkner, James S. Sherman Professor of Government, Hamilton College

Election|Political

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

From geographic balancing to making up for what the presidential candidate lacks, the considerations for picking a vice presidential candidate have changed and evolved since the 19th century.

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?
News|Opinion|Political

Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional

You think 2024 has been packed with a ceaseless and exhausting stream of consequential events? So did Americans in 1940, 1968 and 1973.

Sure, 2024 has had lots of news – but compared with 1940, 1968 or 1973, it’s nothing exceptional
Election|Opinion|Political

Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race

With President Joe Biden out of the presidential race, the Democratic Party will have to find another nominee. Past methods of choosing have had their flaws, but also their successes.

Until 1968, presidential candidates were picked by party conventions – a process revived by Biden’s withdrawal from race
Political

Joe Biden commits to staying in the race – like Nixon, his biggest threat comes from within his own party

Politicians often are firmly committed to what they say they will do – until they announce otherwise.

Joe Biden commits to staying in the race – like Nixon, his biggest threat comes from within his own party

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