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SOS Democracy with Fintan O’Toole — The US elections and the politics of self-pity

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This chapter examines how tribalism affects voting behavior in democracies, especially in the US, during major elections. It critiques identity politics for oversimplifying complex social identities, promoting polarized representations instead of recognizing diverse collective experiences.

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