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Fear ads grab attention, but may not win votes
Campaigns often use fear to trigger voters’ existing prejudices and stereotypes, hoping to capture attention. But attention does not necessarily translate into support at the ballot box, and the effect of fear-based advertising on voting choices remains uncertain.
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