Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University
Judd Thornton’s research and teaching interests include public opinion, political psychology and voting behavior. In particular, he is interested in how an individual’s social and political context influences his or her political attitudes and behavior. His recent work has examined partisan ambivalence, ideological constraint, and the influence of political discussion networks.
Are third-party candidates spoilers? What voting data reveal
Jan 19, 2017 12:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Green Party candidate Jill Stein does not see herself as a spoiler in the 2016 presidential race. Her voters, Stein claims, would not have come to the polls had she not been in the race. But what if Stein were wrong...
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