Ryan Neville-Shepard

Researcher

Last publication 2026 Last refreshed 2026-05-02

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3 pubs

Biography and Research Information

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Ryan Neville-Shepard's research focuses on political communication, particularly the study of rhetorical strategies and their impact on voter behavior and political discourse. His work investigates how specific rhetorical phenomena, such as paramnesia, influence public perception and candidate consolidation, especially in the context of contemporary U.S. presidential elections. Neville-Shepard also examines the challenges faced by third-party candidates in gaining traction with disaffected voters, exploring the dynamics of voter support and candidate consolidation. His scholarship has been published in recent years, with active recent contributions to the field. His work contributes to understanding the complex interplay between communication, psychology, and political outcomes.

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  • Publications: 3

Selected Publications

  • “So out of touch with reality”: long-shot launch ads and the authenticity trap for women candidates (2026)
  • The Illusion of Third-Party Support: Why Third-Party Candidates Struggle to Consolidate Disaffected Voters (2025)
  • On Rhetorical Paramnesia: January 6th Denialism and the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election (2025)

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