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Religious feelings could sway the vote in 2016 election

  • Written by Eric McDaniel, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Texas at Austin

Political scientists have long noted that politics is a competition between groups with diverse and competing interests. During campaigns, candidates actively attempt to sway certain groups and vilify others in order to garner support.

In this year’s election, scholars and commentators have argued that the success of Donald Trump’s...

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