Gefeliciteerd Matthijs! Very well deserved! 🥳

Congratulations 🎉

2) More anti-immigrant positions do not weaken the radical right
Our research shows that when established parties move to the right on immigration this does not weaken the radical right but if anything strengthens them. It contributes to their normalization and legitimation
doi.org/10.1017/psrm...

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@ascor.bsky.social

#takeaways (2/2):
➡️ harsh campaign effects vary across contexts and voters.
➡️ using third-party attackers or targeting harsh campaigns may reduce backlash.
➡️ classical PolSci models can help us understand the effects of contemporary campaigning tactics.

#takeaways (1/2):
➡️ having better alternatives shapes how voters assess and react to negative or uncivil campaigns.
➡️ harsh campaigns may mobilize core supporters, but risk alienating swing voters with viable alternatives.

5️⃣ This effect is especially emphasized among respondents that follow the election campaigns more closely.