How do political parties influence voters? Why do most democracies have a representative government? Why are random samples used in public opinion polls? How does the public influence political behavior? Why do political parties hold primary elections?
How do political parties influence public policy? How does culture affect politics? How does education affect political ideology? How does family influence political ideology? How are political ideology and party affiliations related? How do political parties influence voters?
We expect this effect to be stronger in majoritarian systems where political competition takes place primarily between two parties, than in proportional systems where electoral losers are more likely to receive a proportional share of representation. We test these expectations by estimating random-effects...
In the ever-evolving landscape of politics, the digital realm has become a critical battleground for campaigns to engage with voters, shape perceptions, and mobilize support. Behind the scenes, political consultants like Crosby play a pivotal role in guiding candidates through this complex digital ter...
"Even before the official inauguration of the political campaign on March 28, he completed the first phase of campaigning. Now it's the second phase." Congress accuses Modi and the BJP of misusing its powers and deep pockets to try and influence voters. “Modi used public...
The relationship between judges, political leaders and voters is becoming increasingly fraught around the world. In the UK, the recent Queen’s Speech promised to“restore the balance of power between the legislature and the courts”– a move that was promptly branded a“power grab by the state...
young and/or first-time voters, previous non-voters, diaspora voters, and so on – was captured by the different parties across the spectrum of the pro-reform opposition.94This maximization of support would arguably not have been possible if the parties had entered a formal electoral alliance,...
Political parties around the world form election alliances in which they field common candidates or joint party lists. Once such alliances have formed, wha
But could a seemingly innocuous factor, the type of polling location where people happen to be assigned to vote, actually influence how voters cast their ballots? When people make choices, they do so in particular environ- mental contexts. People may enroll in a health plan while at work or...
There are no red flags that I’ve seen, but that took place over a three-year period, and they just recently announced it as if it was a recent development — and it gives voters the false impression that it’s designed to influence the upcoming election, rather than it was just part...