Disgust is a powerful emotion, and conservatives tend to feel it more than liberals. Numerous studies have shown a correlation between conservative political preferences and greater sensitivity to disgust. When presented with a disgusting image or scenario, conservatives’ reactions are generally stronger and more negative than liberals’. This differential could have an effect in the 2020 election, as conservative voters confront the disgusting possibility of voting in person during a pandemic.
A lot of them just won’t do it. Not if the virus persists. The shared booths, shared pens, shared voting machines, shared air — it’s all just too gross. Conservatives will experience great sensitivity to these disgusting conditions, potentially causing more Republicans to stay home than Democrats.
This prediction is consistent with the studies.
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