A key mission of the Baker Institute is to bridge the gap between the world of ideas and the world of action. The “Election 2012: Policy Perspectives” series seeks to do that by providing a nonpartisan forum for discussion and debate of the key issues in this year’s U.S. presidential race.
"Election 2012: Policy Perspectives” includes events, policy reports and social media campaigns that connect Baker Institute experts with the public on timely, relevant topics — such as jobs, the economy and health care.
Baker Institute experts are providing commentary and analysis on a wide range of issues on the minds of voters. Click through to the 10 most recent news stories linked below to read the experts' views on energy, politics, health reform and more. Click here to view a full list of media appearances and interviews.
- Read Daily Tar Heel article "NC petitioners seek break from America," which quotes Mark P. Jones, political science fellow (Nov. 16, 2012).
- Read NBC2 article "Goodbye Texas?," in which political science fellow Mark P. Jones is quoted (Nov. 14, 2012).
- Read Houston Chronicle article "Did Ted Cruz do better in Latino areas than other Republicans?," which quotes Mark P. Jones, fellow in political science (Nov. 13, 2012).
- Read KHOU article "Who'll win the dead senator's seat?," which quotes Robert M. Stein, fellow in urban politics (Nov. 12, 2012).
- Read HeraldDemocrat.com article "Texas GOP leaders, base at odds over wooing Hispanics," which quotes political science fellow Mark P. Jones (Nov. 12, 2012).
- Read 88.7 KUHF News article "How Early Voting Changes Elections," which quotes Robert M. Stein, fellow in urban politics (Nov. 12, 2012).
- Read On the Kuff blog post "On bringing home the 'bacon,'" in which Mark P. Jones, political science fellow, is quoted (Nov. 11, 2012).
- Read Austin American-Statesman article "Texas GOP leaders strive to reach out to Hispanics; some party factions unhappy," which quotes Mark P. Jones, fellow in political science (Nov. 10, 2012).
- Read Houston Chronicle article "Early voting a trend, but does it diminish Election Day?," in whichRobert M. Stein, fellow in urban politics, is quoted (Nov. 10, 2012).
PUBLICATIONS
2012
- Campaign Spending: What Else Can $2 Billion Buy?
Nov 13 2012
Peter J. Hotez - Make the effort to vote on all issues on the ballot
Nov 04 2012
Robert M. Stein - Comparing the CD-14 Candidates
Nov 02 2012
Mark P. Jones - Baker Institute Update: Exploring the issues behind the 2012 campaign
Oct 31 2012 - Science Is the Key to Growth
Oct 28 2012
Neal F. Lane - A More Conservative Texas Senate
Oct 12 2012
Mark P. Jones - Is there a dime's worth of difference between Romney and Obama on foreign policy?
Oct 08 2012
Joe Barnes - Baker Institute Update: Election 2012 — Baker Institute experts focus on policy, not politics
Sep 11 2012 - Republican Governors Should Want Homemade Exchanges
Aug 19 2012
Elena M. Marks - Baker Institute Update: Dewhurst v. Cruz -- Voter turnout will be key
Jul 30 2012 - President Obama misses the mark on tax reform
Jul 29 2012
John W. Diamond - Cure is worse than disease when it comes to voter ID law
Jul 15 2012
Mark P. Jones - We must take advantage of Medicaid expansion
Jun 30 2012
Vivian Ho, Elena M. Marks - The primacy of the primaries: Vote now or forever hold your peace
May 27 2012
Mark P. Jones - Republican Candidates, Side by Side
May 07 2012
Mark P. Jones
EVENTS
- Baker Institute Student Forum -- Comprehensive and Rational Immigration Policy Reform: Opportunities for Progress in the Next Four Years
- Election 2012: Policy Perspectives -- Student Watch Party
- Baker Institute Student Forum -- Who Should Be the Next American President?
- Election 2012: Policy Perspectives -- Jobs, Debt and the U.S. Economy
- Perspectives on the Texas Legislature: 2013 Session
- Election 2012: Policy Perspectives -- Focus on Health Policy
- Baker Institute Student Forum -- Spring Debate: Contraception Coverage and Religious Freedom
- Baker Institute Student Forum -- Why the Message Matters: The Economy and the 2012 Election
- Religion in the 2012 Elections
- Baker Institute Student Forum -- Battle of the Plans: How Do We Solve the Jobs Crisis?