Why do politicians publicly attack the leaders of their own party, even when they have no
opportunistic reasons to do so and such attacks are electorally costly? The article addresses …

In most elections, voters care about several issues, but candidates may have to choose only
a few to build their campaign on. The information that voters will get about the politician …

The purpose of political campaigns in democracies is to provide voters with information that
allows them to make “correct” choices, that is, vote for the party/candidate whose proposed …

The increasing cost of political campaigns and its impact on the electoral process are issues
of paramount importance in modern democracies. We propose a theory of electoral …

This study explores the predictors of user interactions in response to political messaging
within the social media environment. Research exposes whether trust had a significant role …

Rational choice theory, the conceptualization of individual behavior in economic contexts as
a cost-benefit analysis, has been standing as a cornerstone of modern economic analysis …

The Mainstream Accommodation of the Far-Right in France: Analyzing Nicolas Sarkozy and
Emmanuel Macron’s Populist Rhetoric on Page 1 1 The Mainstream Accommodation of the …

Abstract The United States is known as the “land of opportunity” where many seek safety,
economic prosperity, and freedom. The US is a nation built by immigrants. While achieving …

Collecting campaign contributions, establishing candidate recognition, and conincing the
American oter are paramount for a political candidate's odds at winning on election day. is …

Scholars have long deplored voters' lack of interest in politics and argue greater political
engagement would improve the performance of democracy. We consider a model of …