Elizabeth C. Connors, PhD
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Elizabeth C. Connors, PhD
@elizabethcconnors.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of South Carolina. From Maine. ❤️ = being a mom, cats, research, red wine. Laughing’s my favorite.
Can embarrassment of one's party dampen partisanship and polarization? One would think.

In a forthcoming paper at @poqjournal.bsky.social, Taylor Carlson, @stevenwwebster.bsky.social, and I examine what we call "partisan embarrassment," including looking at the ramifications of these feelings...
August 7, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Around 11 years ago I had this wild dream to get my PhD and get a job in academia and maybe even get tenure?! It was wild.

But then it happened 🥰. Realizing dreams sometimes takes a while and a bit of grit and patience (and luck), but it sure is worth it.
July 9, 2025 at 8:54 PM