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Hillygus and Jackman: Voter decision making in election 2000

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Hillygus and Jackman. 2003. Voter decision making in election 2000: Campaign effects, partisan activation, and the Clinton lega. AJPS 47: 583-96.

Main Point

By looking at panel data using daily surveys during the 2000 campaign, we can see what kinds of voters are likely to switch vote choice, and when. Aggregate data (e.g. Johnston et al 2001) does not allow us to say 'who' is changing their mind, only that aggregate support for each candidate has changed.

Findings

Data

Survey data conducted from a randomly selected panel frequently during the campaign season. Many responses every day. Panel effects are minimized because the panel answered only a few political questions mixed in with frequent marketing surveys.

Criticism

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Hillygus, D Sunshine (author)Jackman, Simon (author)American PoliticsVotingPartisanshipPublic OpinionMedia EffectsDecision Making

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