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Americans keep voting for scandal-prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win
Summary by The Plano Editorial Desk Charlie Hunt, Boise State University , as published by Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group)
· June 18, 2026
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Key points More information can be found through the local newspaper group, which has reported on this phenomenon and its effects on the electoral process in the United States. Polarization and negative partisanship are having a significant impact on the standards Americans use to choose their candidates.
Polarization and negative partisanship are having a significant impact on the standards Americans use to choose their candidates. This shift has led to a willingness to support individuals who may have been involved in scandals.
The result is that voters are prioritizing party loyalty over other considerations. Further details on this trend are available from Star news outlets.
More information can be found through the local newspaper group, which has reported on this phenomenon and its effects on the electoral process in the United States.
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Category: News Published: June 18, 2026 Source: Star Local Media - Plano (local newspaper group) Reading time: 1 min
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