The beginning and the end of the 2008 General Election campaign were remarkably stable. Initially, after Barack Obama wrapped up the Democratic nomination, he was ahead of John McCain by four to seven ...

What’s that sound? Dust settling? No….Dust doesn’t really make any sound as it settles. Nevertheless, dust is settling, dammit, after Election 08, and it’s time to pick the local winners and losers.

Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack, a confirmed contender for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination, would lead fellow Governor Mike Huckabee (R) 37% to 29% if the election were held today. In that match ...

Sen. John McCain needed to win big in Lancaster County to help propel him to victory in Pennsylvania. He won, but by a smaller margin than past Republican candidates here, and Sen. Barack Obama took ...

Not only is much of the world watching the U.S. election, a sizeable share appears to be writing about it on the web. As always, there is way more chaff than wheat, but good, thoughtful reporting and ...

Highlights of recent interviews with UCSC faculty members follow. To contact any of these experts, call Jennifer McNulty at (831) 459-2495 or send e-mail to jmcnulty@ucsc.edu. Our country is beginning ...