Are Perceptions of Election “Rigging” Racialized?
Are Perceptions of Election “Rigging” Racialized?
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has departed from the usual norms of campaigning by repeatedly alleging that the November election is “going to be rigged” by his opponents. In recent research, we find that concerns about the fairness of elections in the current era may have an insidious racial component. Specifically, we present evidence indicating that White Americans with more negative attitudes toward African Americans were more likely to see the 2008 and 2012 elections as...
/ moreElephants and Donkeys Are Killing The United States: Why We Need Political Diversity
Elephants and Donkeys Are Killing The United States: Why We Need Political Diversity
While the opinions expressed in our own social networks may overwhelmingly predict our presidential candidate winning by a landslide, almost half of Americans polled support the candidate we oppose. As Democrats and Republicans have increasingly distanced themselves socially and physically from each other, we have found ourselves doubling down on our own moral superiority and demonizing anyone who doesn't agree with our point of view. This political polarization may help our own group in the short run,...
/ moreWhy Has Donald Trump Lost So Much Conservative Support?
Why Has Donald Trump Lost So Much Conservative Support?
Donald Trump has lost the support of many conservatives, a problem that may be explained by his lack of conscientiousness. This trait is more characteristic of conservatives than liberals, which makes it a critical trait for conservative candidates. In the case of Trump, a lack of conscientiousness has likely repelled conservative voters who would otherwise vote Republican in the presidential election. Nevertheless, Trump maintains... / more