William Kidd Data-verified

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Visiting Assitant Professor

Last publication 2025 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

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3 h-index 13 pubs 39 cited

Biography and Research Information

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William Kidd's research focuses on political science, specifically examining the dynamics of American politics and the factors influencing bipartisanship. His work investigates how partisan identities and behaviors impact political discourse and the potential for cooperation across party lines. Kidd has published on topics including ingroup projection as an obstacle to bipartisanship, the role of moral leadership in presidential elections, and the prevalence of "hardball" political tactics among the electorate. His recent publications explore the electoral implications of constitutional hardball and the challenges it poses to democratic erosion, particularly in the context of compromise penalties.

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  • h-index: 3
  • Publications: 13
  • Citations: 39

Selected Publications

  • Electoral Dynamics of Constitutional Hardball: Combating Democratic Erosion Under Compromise Penalty (2025)

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