Authors: William Minozzi, Michael A. Neblo, Kevin M. Esterling, & David Lazer

Project Description: This paper presents results from two field experiments involving twelve members of Congress. It finds that direct engagement with leaders leads to substantial persuasion across three dimensions: policy preferences, attributions of the leader's character, and future voting behavior.

Keywords: Leadership, Persuasion, Field Experiment, Congress, Public Opinion

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