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“Self-identified Republicans but not Democrats perceive higher levels of violence when a disliked group is protesting."
New experimental study finds “partisanship is a critical source of bias that can shape perceptions of protest tactics.” Specifically, ”self-identified Republicans but not Democrats perceive higher levels of violence when a disliked group is protesting.” https://t.co/QpsBT3C5Lb pic.twitter.com/286GUduHrP
— Omar Wasow (@owasow) August 23, 2020
Allies or Agitators? How Partisan Identity Shapes Public Opinion About Violent or Nonviolent Protests
Political Communication
in Press,
2020
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