Negative Partisanship

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Negative Partisanship

Colin Wright

Jun 29, 2023

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Negative Partisanship

Colin Wright

March 30, 2023

In the world of politics, Negative Partisanship refers to a tendency by some voters to form political opinions predominantly based on who they dislike, rather than on who they like and whose policies they prefer. This contrasts with traditional partisanship, which also sometimes involves a dislike of the opposing team, but which is less defined by that hatred: people are more interested in the central tenets of democracy and their country (and which elements of those things they think are most compelling and important) rather than defining themselves primarily in terms of who they hate.

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