The debate on mass polarization is itself polarized. Some argue that the United States is in
the midst of a culture war; others argue that the claims are exaggerated. As polarization is a …

Why do voters vote for undemocratic politicians in a democracy? My chief contention is that
affective polarization has become a primary factor driving support for undemocratic …

Do leaders make a difference? Are national political candidates and their public images
influential in shaping voter choice and in determining election outcomes? Scholarly …

Why have so many established political parties across Latin America collapsed in recent
years? Party Brands in Crisis offers an explanation that highlights the effect of elite actions …

Scholars view polarization with trepidation. But polarization may clarify voters' choices and
generate stronger party attachments. The link between party polarization and mass …

Indian party politics, commonly viewed as chaotic, clientelistic, and corrupt, is nevertheless a
model for deepening democracy and accommodating diversity. Historically, though …

The mobilization of culturally rooted issues has altered political competition throughout
Western Europe. This article analyzes to what extent the mobilization of immigration issues …

We explore how partisan affect shapes citizens' views of party ideology and political
competition. We argue that voters' affective ties to parties (both positive and negative) lead …

How can one explain the significant vote losses of mainstream parties across Europe in
recent years? In this article, it is argued that mainstream party convergence is an important …

This article analyses the 2019 local, regional, European and April general elections in
Spain. The constitutional crisis in Catalonia in 2017, the motion of no-confidence leading to …