Can Elites Escape Blame by Explaining Themselves? Suspicion and the Limits of Elite Explanations
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DOI: 10.1017/s000712342000071x
Abstract: Abstract Holding elected officials accountable for their behavior in office is a foundational task facing citizens. Elected officials attempt to influence this accountability process by explaining their behavior with an eye toward mitigating the blame… read more here.
Keywords: suspicion limits; elected officials; elites escape; escape blame ... See more keywords
Indigenous Political Representation in Canada
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DOI: 10.1017/s0008423923000173
Abstract: Despite long-standing academic interest in Indigenous peoples and the Canadian state, there has been little study of Indigenous elected officials as representational actors. We ask: What are the distinctively Indigenous forms of representation practised by… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous elected; elected officials; representation canada; indigenous political ... See more keywords
How to Get Elected Officials to Support Your Science
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DOI: 10.1029/2024eo240419
Abstract: Whether as an officeholder or a challenger, the campaign trail is where U.S. candidates are uniquely open to new ideas. As former candidates for office, we have tips for a different kind of outreach. read more here.
Keywords: officials support; elected officials; get elected; support science ... See more keywords
How Crises Shape Interest in Elected Officials of Color: Social Media Activity, Race and Responsiveness to Members of Congress on Twitter
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DOI: 10.1080/10584609.2024.2377977
Abstract: ABSTRACT This study aims to understand public reactions to statements about racial discrimination made by elected officials of color on Twitter. We argue that statements about race made by elected officials of color will be… read more here.
Keywords: members congress; social media; race; officials color ... See more keywords
Parliamentary Interest in Foreign Security Policy: Insight from the Indian Lok Sabha
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DOI: 10.1093/fpa/orae034
Abstract: Existing scholarship argues that the effectiveness with which democracies craft foreign security policy depends on the level of engagement elected officials give the topic. Yet, there is little research on the factors driving individual parliamentarians’… read more here.
Keywords: security policy; policy; security; foreign security ... See more keywords
Identifying Windows of Opportunity for Active Living and Healthy Eating Policies in Connecticut, 2016
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DOI: 10.5888/pcd15.170331
Abstract: We examined the relative importance of 23 community issues among elected officials and health directors in Connecticut in 2016. For this cross-sectional study, 74 elected officials (40.7% response rate) and 47 health directors (62.7% response… read more here.
Keywords: elected officials; health directors; health; healthy eating ... See more keywords