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Benefits of the Socratic method: Philosophy is practical

Benefits of the Socratic method: Philosophy is practical

Christopher Leelum March 29, 2016
Considering the most common criticism of the major — “What can you do in the real world with a philosophy degree?” — I have a lot of clearing up to do.
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Political science professor forecasts Trump as general election winner

Political science professor forecasts Trump as general election winner

Christopher Cameron February 23, 2016
A professor of political science at Stony Brook University has forecasted that Trump has a minimum 97 percent chance of winning the general election as the Republican nominee.
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Donald J. Trump campaigning at a New Hampshire town hall on Aug. 19th, 2015. Trump holds a commanding 17-point lead over Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, 35 percent to 18 percent, according to a new CBS News national poll of likely Republican primary voters released Thursday.

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Things that Donald Trump actually got right

Nick Zararis February 18, 2016
For all his mindless theatrics, Trump has occasionally, and surprisingly, struck the nail right on the head.
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In a general election, the Bern is just as electable as Clinton

In a general election, the Bern is just as electable as Clinton

Skyler Gilbert February 8, 2016
At this point, the idea from the Clinton campaign that she is more likely to win in a general election matchup is lazy and unvetted.
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Republican debate was poorly managed, political science professor says

Christopher Cameron October 29, 2015
The CNBC Republican presidential debate on Oct. 28 was contentious, poorly managed and ineffectively moderated, said Stony Brook political science professor Leonie Huddy.
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Deez Nuts is no joke. A fake candidate polling at 9 percent in key swing states shows that Americans are unwilling to engage in the politics of either party. PHOTO CREDIT: JOHN FISCHER

Deez Nuts polarizes the American voters

Zach Rowe August 27, 2015
There are always people who will vote for a third party out of principle, and even more who would not be able to resist backing Deez Nuts.
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