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THE LOUD MINORITY: WHY PROTESTS MATTER IN AM DEMOCRACY

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<P>This book explains how political protests and activism have a direct influence on voter and candidate behavior. The <Q>silent majority</Q>—a phrase coined by Richard Nixon in 1969 in response to Vietnam War protests and later used by Donald Trump as a campaign slogan—refers to the supposed wedge that exists between protestors in the street and the voters at home. This title upends this view by demonstrating that voters are in fact directly informed and influenced by protest activism. Consequently, as protests grow in America, every facet of the electoral process is touched by this loud minority, benefiting the political party perceived to be the most supportive of the protestors’ messaging. Drawing on historical evidence, statistical data, and detailed interviews about protest activity since the 1960s, the author shows that electoral districts with protest activity are more likely to see increased voter turnout at the polls. Surprisingly, protest activities are also moneymaking endeavors for electoral politics, as voters donate more to political candidates who share the ideological leanings of activists. Finally, protests are a signal of political problems, encouraging experienced political challengers to run for office and hurting incumbents’ chances of winning reelection. The silent majority may not speak by protesting themselves, but they clearly gesture for social change with their votes. An exploration of how protests affect voter behavior and warn of future electoral changes, this volume looks at the many ways that activism can shape democracy.</P>

The Loud Minority

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
1: Ideological Protests: The Protest Ties That Bind Us Together.
2: The Making of Ideological Protests.
3: Political Primaries: Protest&#x2019;s Ideological Connection at the Republican and Democratic National Conventions.
4: Campaign Contributions: Following the Money to Find the Financial Benefits of Protest.
5: Voter Turnout: Does Protest Lead to Voter Turnout or Public Backlash? The Case of Black Lives Matter.
6: Election Results: A Protest Political Climate That Shapes Electoral Opportunities and Candidates&#x2019; Fortunes.
Conclusion: A Change Is Gonna Come &#x2026; a Protest Change Is Always Gonna Come.
References.
Index.

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