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Catching My Anger: How Political Elites Create Angrier Citizens by Stapleton, Carey E., Dawkins, Ryan

“…Anger is a common feature in contemporary American politics. Through the process of affect linkage, we argue that one way the electorate becomes angrier about…”
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Political Self-Confidence and Affective Polarization by Stapleton, Carey E, Wolak, Jennifer

“…Abstract Even among those who share the same partisan commitments, some people say they despise the opposing party while others report far less animosity. Why…”
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Partisanship and voting behavior reconsidered in the age of polarization by Stapleton, Carey E., Langehennig, Stefani R.

“…Given the changes in partisan dynamics in the 21st century, is partisanship still the most important driver of voting decisions in American presidential…”
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Self-Esteem and the Development of Partisan Identity by Wolak, Jennifer, Stapleton, Carey E.

“…Why do young people choose to identify with a political party? While existing accounts emphasize the importance of political socialization, we propose that…”
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The Political Consequences of an Optimistic Personality by Stapleton, Carey, Oliver, Jacob, Wolak, Jennifer

“…Optimists hope for the best possible outcome, while pessimists plan for the worst. We investigate how people’s predispositions to be optimistic versus…”
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Why so Angry? Understanding the Influences of Elite Anger on the American Electorate by Stapleton, Carey E

“…Politicians routinely use emotional speech when addressing the public. This includes angry rhetoric where politicians denounce their electoral opponents and…”
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