Individual reactions to the coronavirus pandemic and the public health restrictions that have accompanied it have underscored how powerful negative partisanship can be in the formation of political opinions. In past crises, national shocks have urged partisans to put aside their personal grievances in pursuit of the greater good, but today, that doesn’t seem to be the case.
A look at how the perception of risk influences our political behavior and the impact it has on public opinion. CONT.
Politics with Amy Walter
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