04. Political Communication

Agustin Prinetti, Rice University

Beyond Manipulation: How Politicians Use False Information to Learn About Voters - Christina P. Walker, Purdue University

Government-Driven Misinformation and Societal Polarization - Devendra Poola, Centre for economic and Social Studies

RIP Harambe: The Impact of Meme Culture on Conspiratorial Thinking and Its Impact on Political Attitutes - Liam Hayes, University of Tennessee, Martin; Kristina M LaPlant, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Who Shares Conspiracy Theory Content? A Descriptive Analysis of U.S. Congress Members’ Use of Deep State Language in their Official Electronic Newsletters - Stephanie Pedron, The Ohio State University, Main Campus; Joanne M. Miller, University of Delaware

Why Do Legislators Express Conspiratorial Beliefs? - Jillian Andres Andres Rothschild, University of Maryland; Adam Cayton, University of West Florida

Ethan Porter, George Washington University

Agustin Prinetti, Rice University