… Political science research doesn’t typically get a ton of attention or respect. Yes, college graduates often value the education they get in their political science classes, but policymakers, parties, and others in the political world tend to be fairly dismissive of the recommendations political scientists make. …
Well, political scientists warned you about Donald Trump. … We have publicly warned that his actions would lead to a crisis in democracy, bringing a rise in illiberalism and political violence. The events that happened at the U.S. Capitol on January 6th were shocking but they were not at all surprising. We’ve been warning you about them for five years.
Here’s another warning: This isn’t over. CONTINUED
Seth Masket (U. of Denver), Mischiefs of Faction