Dr. Ted Brader

Biography

Ted Brader is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan and a faculty associate at the Center for Political Studies in the Institute for Social Research. His research and teaching interests encompass political psychology, political communication, public opinion, voting behavior, campaigns, elections, and political parties. His primary expertise lies in American politics with a focus on political psychology and communication. Brader's research examines public opinion and political communication, emphasizing the role of emotions in political behavior and the development of partisan identities. He also investigates the various forces that shape public opinion concerning immigration and religious freedom. His current research project aims to explain how Americans respond to questions about religious freedom and the accommodation of diverse religious beliefs. Utilizing survey experimental data, he evaluates multiple factors including identity, prejudice, religiosity, religious knowledge, political partisanship, and the implications of constitutional principles on public sentiment.

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