News
33% of all presidents appointed a justice in an election year
“…14 presidents have appointed 21 justices during presidential election years. [Six] presidents, classic lame ducks, filled Supreme Court seats even though their successors had been elected.” Read more from Barbara Perry in the Washington Post.
First Year: The Critical First Budget
New! How to pay for the next president’s promises without breaking the bank? Read more from the First Year Project more →
“Two reasons the GOP race is still such a mess”
What’s going on with the GOP race this year? Is it as historically unprecedented as it feels? Niki Hemmer and Tony Lucadamo examine the race in a post in The Washington Post. more →
Podcast Turns Hindsight into Foresight
Looking for some fun, informative history? Check out Past Present podcast, hosted by the Miller Center’s own Niki Hemmer. Recent topics include the the death of Antonin Scalia, Apple v. U.S., and "lady pants"! find out more →
