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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Early England election results make it clear: we are in an era of five-party politics

Labour’s council losses are likely to grow, with Reform UK emerging as the main beneficiary, though voter switching cannot be inferred from headlines alone.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ten years after Brexit, this is the UK: a divided nation frozen in time | Aditya Chakrabortty

On 23 June 2016, the British voter changed. Before that day, they picked a party, usually red or blue. By that morning, only two tribes mattered: remain or leave.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Londoners may regret protest votes for Reform or Greens in local elections, says Sadiq Khan

Sadiq Khan warns former Labour voters against supporting other parties, emphasizing the importance of local council performance over national party issues.
Digital life
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

What could six fictional voters teach us about how social media really works?

Exploring online content through six fictional voters during the Senedd election reveals diverse political perspectives and the influence of social media algorithms.
Social media marketing
fromPhys
1 month ago

Do political social media ads influence the outcome of elections?

Political ads on Facebook and Instagram during the 2020 U.S. election primarily targeted existing supporters rather than persuading new voters, with minimal measurable impact on electoral outcomes.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
5 months ago

What your music says about your political views, revealed

Musical preferences correlate with political leanings: conservatives more likely to favor country and metal, while left-leaning individuals favor folk music.
US politics
fromFlowingData
5 months ago

Shifts left for every demographic group, 2025 elections

Non-white, lower-income, and young voters swung sharply toward Democrats in 2025 gubernatorial races, producing a substantial vote shift away from Republicans.
US politics
fromPsychology Today
11 months ago

Affective Appeal: How Uncivil Candidates Gain Office

Affective appeal influences electability despite candidates lacking trustworthiness and compassion.
A new measure of affective appeal reveals its ties to problematic traits like narcissism and Machiavellianism.
fromenglish.elpais.com
11 months ago

Chapter 4: Trump, a bully in the White House

Trump's approach relies on projecting strength through intimidation, using fear and ridicule to overshadow moral shortcomings, appealing to voters eager for systemic change.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 year ago

Conservative Commentator Slams Trump's MAGA Base: They Think That Winning Is for Losers'

I think that they think that winning is for losers, and they're not going to allow it.
Right-wing politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Let's be clear: this Conservative party is dead. Those who killed it should own up so we can move on | Justine Greening

The current version of the Conservative party is failing dramatically in elections, indicating a fundamental decline.
Voter behavior has shifted towards consumer-like choices, complicating traditional party loyalty.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

Tories are not listening': Ed Davey sure Lib Dems can woo more disgruntled voters

The Liberal Democrats are actively campaigning for local elections, aiming to capitalize on Conservative voter dissatisfaction and increase their influence.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 year ago

ANALYSIS | 7 million Canadians voted before all party platforms were out. Do platforms still matter? | CBC News

In the past, those platforms came a lot earlier because parties knew or believed that voters would very much pay attention to deficits and taxes.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 year ago

All eyes are on Reform right now but why are they given so much influence? | Zoe Williams

Local elections have often been mysterious, with experts parsing results for hidden meanings, yet the reality frequently points to a general discontent with established parties.
UK politics
SF politics
fromPsychology Today
1 year ago

Completely Different Strategies for Winning the Presidency

Elected officials can be successful through self-oriented or other-oriented campaign strategies, impacting voter preferences.
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