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Dominance or democracy? Authoritarian white masculinity as Trump and Pence's political debate strategy

  • Written by: Karrin Vasby Anderson, Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
imageVice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, debated on Oct. 7, 2020. Justin Sullivan / POOL / AFP/Getty Images

After the debate between Sen. Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence, commentators contrasted Pence’s reserved demeanor with the belligerence President Donald Trump exhibited in...

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