Moral Backlash and Support for Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential Election

• In Event: Political Backlash Effects in Comparative Perspective

Brief Overview

Voters express cultural identities through abortion/gay rights and draw on the issues to guide their choices. Analysis of 2016 NES data shows the effects of moral backlash on Trump support surpasses that of economics, sexism, and some prejudices.

Author

• Paul Goren, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities