Jack Pitney, Crocker Professor of Politics, assesses the results of the election and the implications they will have. In publications like Newsday, Business Week, Mercury News and WNYC News, Pitney discusses the rising importance of the Hispanic vote and how it has become an increasingly important issue for the Republican Party. He also assesses redistricting, Medicare, and the state propositions.
He also assesses the implications of redistricting, Medicare, and the state propositions for same-sex marriage and legalization of marijuana. Here are some links to recent articles.
Republicans debate how to woo Hispanic vote
Redistricting shakes up California House races
Republicans Keep House Majority While Losing Six Seats
U.S. House Republicans Emboldened by Keeping Majority
For Obama, Vindication, But Not A Mandate
Ballot measures: What message did America send on Election Day?