Why ‘democratic neutrality’ is an overlooked threat to American democracy

While only a sliver of Americans say they support violating core democratic norms, many more say they’re ambivalent about politicians who undermine democracy.

By: Matthew Hall, University of Notre Dame; Brittany Solomon, University of Notre Dame, and Tyler Leigh, University of Notre Dame, The Conversation

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Published: July 28, 2026

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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By Matthew Hall, University of Notre Dame; Brittany Solomon, University of Notre Dame, and Tyler Leigh, University of Notre Dame

In recent years, a growing number of elected officials have questioned or outright denied the results of elections, sought to undermine freedom of speech, and attempted to bend electoral rules to benefit themselves.

Only a sliver of Americans say they support these kinds of antidemocratic actions. For example, just …

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