Emotional distress among voters tied to Trump's populist appeal, research shows
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Negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and depression significantly predicted support for populist candidates, including Donald Trump in the 2016 and 2020 U.S. elections, highlighting the powerful influence of emotional distress on voting behavior.
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Original Title: Emotional distress among voters tied to Trump’s populist appeal, research shows - This research, which spans over 150 countries and includes the analysis of more than 2 billion tweets, emphasizes the overlooked role of emotions like sadness and depression in driving the demand for populism.