Do Local Campaign Visits by a Populist Politician Matter in Elections?

Campaign appearances are one of the most common strategies in electoral races. Personal visits and mass rallies appear to be particularly important for populist politicians, allowing them to display closeness to the ordinary people. However, before the turn of the 19th century, candidates rarely reached out to voters personally. The US presidential election of 1896 … Continue reading Do Local Campaign Visits by a Populist Politician Matter in Elections?