America is an outlier in the world of democracies when it comes to the structure and conduct of elections. Thomas E. Mann americaconductdemocracy Change image and share on social
Party and ideology routinely trump institutional interests and responsibilities. Regular order - the set of rules, norms and traditions designed to ensure a fair and transparent process - was the first casualty. The results: No serious deliberation. No meaningful oversight of the executive. A culture of corruption. Thomas E. Mann casualtyculturedeliberation share on social
Congress requires states to draw single-member districts. Thomas E. Mann congressdistrictdraw Change image and share on social
Democrats do best in urban centers, Republicans in outer suburbs and rural areas. Thomas E. Mann areacenterdemocrat Change image and share on social
The public's evaluation of the job George W. Bush is doing as president changed dramatically as a result of the horrific attacks of September 11 and his response in leading the country on a campaign against terrorism. Thomas E. Mann attackbushcampaign share on social
Second, the President's popularity has not translated into increased support for the Republican party or for the policies and approaches on domestic policy championed by the President. Thomas E. Mann approachchampiondomestic Change image and share on social
Incumbents are safe, but party majorities are not. This fosters symbolic votes, message politics and little serious legislating in Congress. Thomas E. Mann congressfosterincumbent Change image and share on social