Campaigning with fear
Sholeh Patrick
It’s election season. Are you excited, or afraid?
With a lot more at stake than a president, legislative races, (state) constitutional amendments and important civil rights issues on state ballots mean voters have a lot to think about this year. In today’s political climate, emotions run high and opinions burn stronger.
In such an environment the more aware voters are of influences on opinion, the better. Last week’s column glimpsed intriguing research suggesting biological differences in the brains of conservatives and liberals. Today, a look at a fascinating study of the use and effects of fear in political campaigns.
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