Study confirms that Clinton and Trump supporters differ greatly in their views on many issues
Election Science articles
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Urban and Rural Age Gap Exacerbating Political Discord
Growing age gap between young cities and aging rural regions has changed the political balance
The Effect of Living With People With Opposing Political Viewpoints
Study finds that time spent around opposing political viewpoints affects relationships and personality
Why Bored Voters Adopt More Extreme Political Views
Bored voters tend to become more extreme in their political preferences according to a new study
Study Examines Cooperation Among Competing Populations
Individuals in competing populations often do so spontaneously and only cooperate under certain conditions
Charismatic Speaking Strategies of Presidential Candidates
Candidates excel at different speaking strategies tailored to their target audiences
Does Delayed Onset Adulthood Lower British Turnout?
Delayed onset adulthood is implicated in chronically low voter turnout among British youth
A Winning Face Depends on the Voter’s Culture
Social constructs determine what candidates have a winning face for elections in particular votes
Why Conservative Politicians Prefer Using Nouns
The findings suggest that, compared with liberals, conservative politicians are more likely to use parts of speech that stress ‘clarity and predictability’.
Study: Video Game Players Are Politically Engaged
100 million video game players will be voting in the next election making them a key demographic