Americans more tolerant of anti-democratic actions when their party controls the White House - The research indicates that both Democrats and Republicans show a tendency to support behaviors that erode democratic principles when their own party controls t

Americans more tolerant of anti-democratic actions when their party controls the White House - The research indicates that both Democrats and Republicans show a tendency to support behaviors that erode democratic principles when their own party controls t

Americans more tolerant of anti-democratic actions when their party controls the White House

A new study reveals that Americans’ commitment to democratic norms might be weaker than previously assumed, as their willingness to accept actions that undermine these norms appears to depend significantly on whether their preferred political party is in power. The research, published in Public Opinion Quarterly, indicates that both Democrats and Republicans show a tendency to support behaviors that erode democratic principles when their own par…