Is support for “states’ rights” really about federalism, or partisanship? Doherty, Touchton & Lyons show views on devolving policy to states hinge on elite cues & which party controls the legislature. #AmericanPolitics
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Even though most Americans think the country is on the wrong track, they still wish for leaders who are willing to make compromises.
People are twice as like to say they prefer leaders who make compromises over those who stick to their beliefs.
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We argue that people fill out their ballots differently when they can do so leisurely at home: taking more time, doing research when unsure, and asking friends for advice.
Just out at @polbehavior.bsky.social w/Carey Stapleton:
Voting by mail has the upside of boosting correct voting.
When people vote by mail rather than in-person, they are more likely to choose the presidential candidate best aligned with their preferences.
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The greatest support for allowing state secession is from people who favor a model of limited government.
Support for secession is unrelated to party or strength of partisanship.
People who feel strong attachments to the state where they live are no more likely to endorse state secession.
Just out in Publius with Bailey Oates: academic.oup.com/publius/adva...
We consider public opinion on whether states should be allowed to secede from the U.S.
Most people reject the idea.
Opposition is tied to people's commitments to democratic principles + strength of national identity.
Available for preorder! My forthcoming book with Jeff Berry and Jim Glaser. Everyday Democracy: Liberals, Conservatives, and their Routine Political Lives. from @uchicagopress.bsky.social
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I don't know if it is part of Amazon's book sale or a reflection of the current state of politics...
but you can pick up a copy of my book on compromise for a cool $7 on Amazon right now.
www.amazon.com/dp/0197510507
In a paper at SPPQ, I show the political consequences of feelings of state pride.
doi.org/10.1017/spq....
When people feel proud of the state where they live, they express greater support for state government spending and a stronger desire to devolve policy-making authority to the states.
Americans widely agree that the problems of polarization are rooted in elites, not the public.
I don't know if Michiganders hate Ohio so much as just judge its choices.
In case you weren't already sure, we have scientific evidence that January is the worst month.
A majority of Americans still want leaders who are willing to make compromises.
Book contract signed! In "Liberals, Conservatives, and Everyday Democracy," we (me, Jeff Berry, Jim Glaser) examine several attitudes and behaviors we consider important for day-to-day political life. How do Americans do? Do libs/cons differ? If so, why? Due out in fall 2025 from U Chicago Press!
Harris voters: We don't do enough to help girls and boys succeed.
Trump voters: We don't do enough to help boys succeed.
In surveys, I find that most Americans do not think that states should be allowed to block enforcement of national laws they disagree with.
But in experiments, people do not seem to evaluate state laws differently when they are framed as efforts to obstruct national laws.
States are increasingly pushing back against national laws.
How do people see this kind of uncooperative federalism?
Now up @ Political Research Quarterly: I find people oppose state challenges to national laws in principle, but tolerate them in practice.
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Cool stuff!
More examples of specific compromises here:
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It has a new title now, but love the original title:
"The most exciting idea in politics is indifference."
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Those who feel self-assured about their political abilities are more likely to admit severing social ties with those who disagree with them and are more tolerant of discrimination against partisan opponents
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This looks like a remarkable resource for the state politics and lobbying communities!
just out with Carey Stapleton at Public Opinion Quarterly:
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Those with high political self-confidence express more partisan animus and greater support for out-party discrimination.
High levels of personal self-esteem, however, predict an intolerance of out-party hostility.
Join us at Michigan State on Friday, May 10 for PRIEC and share your work on race, ethnicity, and immigration!
Deadline to apply is this Friday, March 22.
We are planning a small honorarium to grad student presenters to help defray some travel costs.
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Democrats own more sporks than Republicans.
New paper by @shreevallabha.bsky.social & co: Blaming current groups for their ancestors atrocities (historical blame) is something that happens AND is not well accounted for by existing psychological models of blame
🔒 psycnet.apa.org/record/2024-...
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🚨It's finally out AND #OpenAccess!!!
Do you do survey experiments? This article is for you! 7 things that increase the risk of null/non-significant results & how to detect/prevent them. It's one of my fav things I've ever written so I hope you enjoy ☺️ polisky
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