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Perceptions Of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty
Perceptions Of Political Perspective-Takers, Ian Beatty
INSPIRE Student Research and Engagement Conference
This study investigates the responses by conservatives and liberals to Republican and Democratic party candidates that take the perspectives of out-group members on topics being discussed.
Institutional Choices Regarding Human Rights And Its Effect On Citizen Participation, Elle Jones
Institutional Choices Regarding Human Rights And Its Effect On Citizen Participation, Elle Jones
Research in the Capitol
Over centuries, one party has been unhappy, whereas the other has power. But what about the population as a whole? Government policy constantly changes, forcing citizens to change their relationship with it. An activist's involvement can include protests or changing voter turnout. Recent midterm elections are a perfect example. Voter turnout for Democrats led to underperformance in several red states. This is due to those who based their vote on the Dobbs decision when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade the summer before, despite Democratic approval ratings being 50% and Republican approval ratings leading by 3%. With many more …