After decades of books that described presidential campaigns as thrill rides, political scientists have begun to push back.

The police have shown little hostility toward the crowds, but retailers may be losing patience.

Maybe our nostalgia for “better days” is simply a case of buyer’s remorse.

While Democratic presidential nominees have become almost invincible among the highly educated urbanites, Republicans have increased their margins among white voters in more rural areas.

In nine states some ex-felons must petition the courts or the governor to make them whole citizens again.

We did not hear much if anything about crucial questions for Catholic voters.

The Democrats are still favored to win, but they risk being caught off-guard by a desire for change.

American Catholics translate to about 20 percent of all registered voters, but they may have an outsized effect on Trump's chances.

“Things aren’t that bad” has never been a good message for increasing Democratic turnout.

Trump's awkward introduction of his running mate heightens the suspense of an offbeat convention.