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Partisan Hostility and American Democracy

Explaining Political Divisions and When They Matter

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The book provides a nuanced evaluation of partisan animosity's impact on American democracy, particularly from 2019 to 2021. It argues that while strong partisanship shapes political behaviors, its effects are conditional, being most potent when politicians deliver clear messages and when issues lack personal stakes. The authors contend that although partisan hostility has harmed US politics by politicizing non-political matters and hindering compromise, it is not an existential threat. Ultimately, the future of democracy hinges more on political leaders' actions than on voter sentiments.

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Partisan Hostility and American Democracy, James N. Druckman, Samara Klar, Yanna Krupnikov, Matthew Levendusky, John Ryan

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2024
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Title
Partisan Hostility and American Democracy
Subtitle
Explaining Political Divisions and When They Matter
Language
English
Released
2024
Format
Hardcover
Pages
272
ISBN13
9780226833651
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The book provides a nuanced evaluation of partisan animosity's impact on American democracy, particularly from 2019 to 2021. It argues that while strong partisanship shapes political behaviors, its effects are conditional, being most potent when politicians deliver clear messages and when issues lack personal stakes. The authors contend that although partisan hostility has harmed US politics by politicizing non-political matters and hindering compromise, it is not an existential threat. Ultimately, the future of democracy hinges more on political leaders' actions than on voter sentiments.