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Recent research published in the Journal of Information Technology & Politics has illuminated the comparative effectiveness of Donald Trump’s use of social media platforms Truth Social and Twitter in garnering media attention during major U.S. election cycles. The study found that Truth Social was more effective in attracting news coverage for Trump during the 2022 midterm elections than Twitter during the 2016 primaries. Donald Trump, known for his bombastic style and media savvy, effectively utilized Twitter to amplify his presence and messages during the 2016 U.S. presidential elections, le...
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In the wake of the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, a study tested whether speeches by Republican politicians could bolster support for democratic norms among party voters. The findings revealed that despite the perceived initial effectiveness of the speeches by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mitch McConnell, they did not significantly impact the attitudes of Donald Trump’s supporters. The research was recently published in the Journal of Experimental Political Science. The violent breach of the Capitol by supporters of then-President Donald Trump marked a stark challenge to democr...
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New research provides evidence that an endorsement from former President Donald Trump can reduce the likelihood of voters supporting a Republican candidate in a general election. Interestingly, the impact of Trump’s endorsement appears to vary significantly between parties, affecting Democrats more than Republicans. The findings have been published in PS: Political Science & Politics. Prior studies have shown that presidential endorsements can significantly impact electoral outcomes, particularly in intraparty primary elections. However, Trump’s unique blend of celebrity and political influenc...
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A recent study published in the Southwestern Mass Communication Journal investigated how parasocial interactions with Donald Trump are related to attitudes towards him. The findings suggest that the more viewers engage in parasocial interactions with Trump, the more likely they are to hold negative attitudes toward the former president. Parasocial interactions refer to one-sided relationships with media personas. These relationships mimic real-life social interactions, where viewers feel a sense of friendship or connection to these figures despite the lack of direct interaction or feedback fro...
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In an unexpected confluence of events, the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol unfolded while Gallup was in the midst of conducting a public opinion survey. This serendipitous timing offered researchers a unique opportunity to examine the impact of this significant political event on American public opinion, particularly regarding support for the Republican Party and Donald Trump. An analysis of this data, published in the journal Electoral Studies, revealed that despite the gravity of the situation, the Republican Party retained a substantial portion of its support base. The findings s...
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Can women’s hormonal cycle influence their voting preferences? A recent study aimed to replicate and expand upon earlier research, which had suggested that women’s fertility could sway their support for political candidates. The findings, published Psychological Reports, failed to find much evidence for a connection between fertility and political preferences. However, the research did uncover a weak relationship between psychopathic personality traits and support for Donald Trump. The original study, published in 2010, was grounded in the broader ovulatory shift hypothesis, which posits that ...
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Many conservatives express disapproval of voting by mail. But do their expressed opinions align with their actual behavior? A study published in Public Opinion Quarterly showed that supporters of former President Donald Trump, especially those who closely follow political news, were more likely to misreport their past and intended use of mail-in voting. Conducted among Florida voters, the study highlighted the impact of political cues on voter behavior, revealing a discrepancy between what voters say and what they actually do. The study was motivated by the intense debate and politicization su...
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Support for former president Donald Trump serves as a crucial intervening variable in the public’s rejection of scientific consensus on climate change and COVID-19 vaccination, according to new research published in PLOS One. Analyzing responses from over a thousand participants, the study highlights how Trumpism transcends other demographic factors in influencing attitudes towards these key scientific issues. The study builds on a wealth of previous research examining the social and political dimensions of science acceptance and rejection. Over the years, scientists have been concerned about ...
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A new study has revealed that a specific group of Republicans, known as MAGA Republicans, are more likely than other groups to endorse political violence. The findings, published in PLOS One, indicate that this group, making up approximately 15% of the US adult population, showed distinct beliefs on race and democracy, differing significantly from other Republican factions and non-Republicans. In recent years, the United States has witnessed a surge in political tensions, culminating in events like the January 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. This has prompted a growing concern among experts and...
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In a recent study published in PNAS Nexus, researchers uncovered a stark divide in the moral language used by U.S. political candidates during the 2016 and 2020 presidential primaries. The findings also shed light on a notable divergence in Donald Trump’s use of fairness language in 2016 compared to typical Republican rhetoric, setting him apart from other candidates in his party. Historically, effective use of moral language – focusing on notions of right and wrong – has been a powerful tool in political persuasion and advocacy, as observed by Aristotle. In recent political eras, characterize...
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