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American Politics

Trinity College

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Polarization

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Variation In Covid-19 Outcomes In The United States: A Policy Perspective, Lauren Mcrae Apr 2022

Variation In Covid-19 Outcomes In The United States: A Policy Perspective, Lauren Mcrae

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Defining Trumpism: Where Did The Movement Come From And What Is Its State Today?, Aidan M. Arnold May 2021

Defining Trumpism: Where Did The Movement Come From And What Is Its State Today?, Aidan M. Arnold

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Donald Trump came roaring onto the political stage when he announced his presidential candidacy in 2015. In the years that followed, he amassed a loyal following of motivated voters. During the Trump era, his followers have developed a reputation for loud bigotry, shameless xenophobia, and unmasked white supremacy. The movement has to come to strongly resemble the nativist populism that, until Trump, was generally confined to Europe. In order to better understand the motivation of Trump voters and their intense dedication to the 45th president, I surveyed 82 voters from the Midwest about their feelings towards politicians, policies, and …