Politicians Think Voters Are Dumb. Are They Right? - YouTube

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What do politicians really think of their voters? A new study looking at 11 different democracies finds that politicians hold an unflattering view of their constituents, while voters view themselves as thoughtful, policy-oriented decision makers. The political scientist Jack Lucas explains why politicians think voters are dumb and why they might be wrong.  Further reading:  “Politicians’ Theories of Voting Behavior (https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/american-political-science-review/article/politicians-theories-of-voting-behavior/E73E1B173B30EC11DFB413FA3E3160D1) ,” by Jack…

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