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November 1, 2018

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Are the 2018 midterm election polls accurate?

William A. Galston

After the surprising outcome of the 2016 presidential election, many people began to doubt the veracity of public polling. In a new video, Bill Galston explains why 2016 actually showcases the accuracy of voter polls, discusses how and why they can go wrong, and identifies what to look for when considering polling about the upcoming midterms.

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Latino leaders and immigration reform supporters gather at Farrand Field on the campus of the University of Colorado to launch "My Country, My Vote," a 12-month voter registration campaign to mobilize Colorado's Latino, immigrant and allied voters October 28, 2015. The rally was held ahead of a forum held by CNBC before the U.S. Republican presidential candidates debate in Boulder. REUTERS/Evan Semon - GF20000037144

Role reversal: Democrats and Republicans express surprising views on major issues

Elaine Kamarck and Alexander R. Podkul

Confused about where the two parties stand on some issues? Data from The Primaries Project at Brookings indicates that there are three key issue areas—trade, immigration and foreign policy—where the views of voters making up each party’s base challenge conventional wisdom.

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Obama’s anti-corruption antidote: Can it work globally?

Norman Eisen

As "ethics czar" in the Obama White House, Norm Eisen helped ensure a corruption-free presidency. Now, he's launched a global study of anti-corruption approaches inspired by those he helped pioneer in the Obama administration.

Read more | Learn more about the "Leveraging Transparency to Reduce Corruption" Project

Race for the Senate

Our Race for the Senate: 2018 series offers on-the-ground analysis of this year's key Senate races—from top political scientists in each state. Thus far, we've examined the campaigns in Missouri, Tennessee, Nevada, Indiana, Montana, Arizona, West Virginia, and Florida, with several more to come this week. 

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