Dimensions and Implications of the Public s Reactions to the January - 6, 2021, Invasion of the U.s. Capito

The January 6, 2021 invasion of the US Capitol building by a mob trying to block certification of Biden's victory attacked a bedrock principle of American democracy, the peaceful transfer of power following an election. This Element reviews how the pubic evaluated the invaders, their actions, Donald Trump's responsibility, and the House investigations as they evolved after January 6. It then analyzes these reactions in the broader context of contemporary American politics and considers the consequences of January 6 for the 2022 election, the Republican coalition, polarization, Trump's indictments, electoral politics in 2024, and the future health of American democracy.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. The polling data; 2. Explanations and implications; Appendix: Survey sources; References.

Summary

This Element describes how the public reacted to January 6 and situates these reactions in the broader context of contemporary American politics as well as the relevant political science literature. It reviews some broader implications of January 6 and its aftermath for the future health of American democracy.

Foreword

This Element shows public opinion about the January 6, 2021 Capitol invasion split along familiar political fault lines.

Product details

• Authors: Gary C. Jacobson, Gary C. (University of California San Di Jacobson, Jacobson Gary C.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2024
• EAN: 9781009495370
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0949537-0
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in American Politics
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; USA, History: specific events & topics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, Political structures: democracy, Revolutions, uprisings, rebellions, United States of America, USA, Elections & referenda, Conspiracy Theories, Invasion, conquest and occupation, Elections and referenda / suffrage