Tag: partisanship
Trump-endorsed candidates would generally win even without his support – and...
Ian Anson, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Over the past few months, many journalists and pundits have credited the...
Can Joe Biden ‘heal’ the United States? Political experts disagree
Arie Kruglanski, University of Maryland and Robert B. Talisse, Vanderbilt University
Editor’s note: When Joe Biden becomes president on Jan. 20, 2021, he will lead...
From the White House to ancient Athens: Hypocrisy is no match...
Raman Sachdev, University of South Florida
Donald Trump has spent a lot of time on golf courses during his presidency.
That may come across as hypocritical...
Unlike US, Europe picks top judges with bipartisan approval to create...
David Orentlicher, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Filling Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s seat on the Supreme Court immediately sparked a bitter partisan fight.
But choosing judges...
Angry Americans: How political rage helps campaigns but hurts democracy
Steven Webster, Indiana University
As the 2020 presidential election draws near, one thing is clear: America is an angry nation. From protests over persistent racial...
Gluten-sensitive liberals? Investigating the stereotype suggests food fads unite us all
Trey Malone, Michigan State University
Sitting down for a family feast, do you need to gird yourself for battle in the ongoing sociopolitical culture war?...
Why are Democratic voters more approving of compromise than Republicans?
James Glaser, Tufts University and Jeffrey Berry, Tufts University
At a time when political division is heightened and the parties in Washington are deeply polarized,...