Title: Political Brain
First published: August 1, 2007
Description: A clinical psychologist and political strategist looks at how voters respond emotionally, not rationally, to presidential candidates and offers examples of politicians who create an emotional bond with voters that helps them ignore facts that contradict their preference.
Subjects: Political psychology, Politics and government, Voting, Psychological aspects of Voting, Political aspects of Emotions, Presidents, Political campaigns, Psychological aspects of Political campaigns, Emotions, Platforms, Election, Psychological aspects, Political aspects, Political parties, Presidents, united states, election, Political parties, united states, United states, politics and government, 1945-1989, United states, politics and government, 1989-, New York Times reviewed, Communication in politics, Political culture
Places: United States
Time periods: 1945-1989, 1989-