Coded Appeals and Political Gains: Exploring the Impact of Racial Dogwhistles on Political Support
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly
Published online on October 08, 2024
Abstract
Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, Volume 103, Issue 2, Page 696-723, June 2026.
Political parties have incentives to appeal to diverse voters to maximize support. This study examines the effect of politicians exploiting dogwhistles—expressions that convey hidden messages to specific audiences while escaping notice by the majority—for ...
Political parties have incentives to appeal to diverse voters to maximize support. This study examines the effect of politicians exploiting dogwhistles—expressions that convey hidden messages to specific audiences while escaping notice by the majority—for ...