The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election - 9781032188324

Taylor & Francis

The 2020 U.S. Presidential ElectionDemocratic Norms and Group Perceptions\nAuthor(s): Daniel E. Bergan, Bruce I. Newman\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032188324, 978-1032188324\nSynopsis\nCitizens, journalists, and scholars have shown increased interest in candidate violations of democratic norms, ranging from former President Trumps campaign rhetoric to the Capitol riot. But how unusual are the former Presidents actions on the campaign trail? And to what extent do norm violations benefit or harm presidential candidates? \n\nOther campaign strategies involve social norms around non-elites. For example, some campaign messages emphasize group norms in order to influence turnout and correct misinformed beliefs. How do communications based on group behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes affect voters during presidential campaigns? \n\nChapters in this edited volume explore the communications of the President, and othe.