USC poll — the one that said Trump could win — looks beyond politics
Pundits and polling experts praise the Understanding America Study for an unusual move — providing publicly available data.
How the election affected society and communication across America
Panelists at ‘Hindsight 2016’ look at the influence of social media, the national expression of anger and what it all may mean going forward.
Post-election panel offers students answers, support
Tuesday’s election brought anxiety and uncertainty to some students, many of whom had just voted for the first time.
Election 2016: What happened and what’s next?
USC experts weigh in on the stunning results from the hard-fought presidential election.
USC Dornsife/L.A. Times ‘outlier’ poll rings true as Donald Trump wins
The Daybreak Poll regularly showed the Republican leading Hillary Clinton in the presidential race. Researchers call their survey an “experiment.”
Trojans cast their ballots in Election 2016
After a campaign that at times seemed endless, voting gets underway.
Real or not? USC study finds many political tweets come from fake accounts
A deep scientific analysis of political tweets this #Election reveals bots are swaying the discourse, according to scientists at the USC Information Sciences Institute.
Political polarization at its worst since the Civil War
Data scientists try to explain the U.S. government’s shifting ideologies over the past four decades.
When politics is the topic, laughter just might be the best medicine
USC researchers look the key role of humor — from stand-up routines to social media to cartoons — in the political process.
Social work meets politics at campus forum
Dan Schnur examines the current political climate; Jacquelyn McCroskey presents the election in terms of social work policy.
Why the USC Dornsife/L.A. Times presidential poll is unlike other polls
The poll’s results, updated nightly, have often differed from its counterparts’ numbers since it debuted in July.
Clinton leads Trump among California voters; Senate race draws little interest
USC Dornsife/L.A. Times Poll also shows support for ballot measure to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Strong turnout among older, registered Democrats key to Clinton primary win
Sanders was thwarted by extremely low turnout among young voters and undeclared voters, the USC Dornsife/L.A. Times Poll finds.
Democrats’ lead in U.S. Senate race could mean no Republican in the general election
USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll shows Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez on top, with all other candidates tallying single-digit support.
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders in dead heat going into California primary
USC Dornsife/L.A. Times poll finds more than 1 in 5 registered Republicans say they won’t vote for Donald Trump in November.
USC Dornsife/Times Poll: Californians worry about trade deals but are optimistic about the economy
Majority of voters believe trade with other countries leads to lower consumer prices.
USC Dornsife/Times Poll: Clinton’s lead over Sanders shrinks in California
New survey says 51 percent of Sanders’ supporters expect Clinton will ultimately prevail in November.
USC Dornsife/Times Poll: Trump leads among California Republicans, with Cruz close behind
“There may be a ceiling on his support,” poll director Dan Schnur says of the front-runner.
Students sign up on National Voter Registration Day
California’s secretary of state is among the speakers at sign-up event.
Trump and Clinton lead presidential contenders in California
The candidates have a healthy lead over their rivals, USC Dornsife/LA Times poll reveals.