Murat Somer, Jennifer McCoy
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Preserving Democracy
As communication and contact breaks down, party leaders start to refuse to compromise with the other party, and voters begin to see the other party as an existential threat to their way of life or the nation, reflecting the messages they hear from party leaders.
About the Author
Nonresident Scholar, Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program
Jennifer McCoy is a nonresident scholar in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program, where she focuses on political polarization and democratic resilience in the U.S. and around the world.
- Alarm or Caution? Defending Democracy During BackslidingPaper
- Can Venezuela Move From Economic Stabilization to a Democratic Transition?Commentary
Jennifer McCoy
Recent Work
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