The Effect of News Coverage Celebrating Inclusion in Congress

• In Event: Perceptions of Political Elites

Brief Overview

As Congress becomes more diverse, we explore the ways that media coverage can impact attitudes toward Congress and democracy as a whole. We theorize that as Congress diversifies, perceived legitimacy and commitment to democratic norms may degrade.

Authors

• Nicole Huffman, Stony Brook University

• Lauren Palladino, University of Pennsylvania