Public Tolerance for Anti-Democratic Behavior

• In Event: Illiberal Attitudes and Threats to Democracy

Brief Overview

We show that voters (especially non-partisans) are responsive to politicians' use of tit-for-tat justifications for anti-democratic behavior. These appeals lead voters to view anti-democratic behavior as both justified and democratic.

Authors

• Noam Lupu, Vanderbilt University

• Eli Rau, Tecnologico de Monterrey

• Elizabeth J. Zechmeister, Vanderbilt University