In a series of surveys, researchers studied when and why voters put up with inaccurate statements from their leaders.

Researchers found that voters’ authoritarian tendencies influenced how they judged the psychopathic traits of 2016 presidential candidates. Those high in authoritarianism were more likely to view Trump favorably and Clinton as psychologically disordered—and…

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris framed the 2024 presidential debate in starkly different terms, according to a new study—but their language also showed surprising overlap in tone, emotional content, and specificity.

Immigration opinions in the United States often split along party lines. But a new study raises questions about whether that divide is as fixed as it seems. Researchers looked at how one idea could tip support in either direction.

Political scandals can shape entire elections and political structures within society. Scholars have long pointed to different strategies politicians use to respond to such scandals, finding strate...