Descriptive Representation, Judicial Nominations, and Perceptions of Presidential Accomplishment
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6378826 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Alex Badas (0000-0002-6379-0375, University of Houston), Katelyn E Stauffer (0000-0001-7285-0440, University of South Carolina) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 249-270 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Representation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0034-4893 • E-ISSN: 1749-4001 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00344893.2022.2037699 |
| OpenAlex | W4213439739 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 17 |
| References cited | 56 |
Some narratives claim that American presidents can increase their approval ratings by nominating members of underrepresented groups to positions within the judiciary. Indeed, public opinion polls frequently show that members of the public think presidents should consider individuals from underrepresented groups when making judicial appointments. Despite the prevalence of these narratives, little research investigates how the descriptive characteristics of judicial appointments influence public evaluations of the president. We find that the public views presidents more favourably when they are more inclusive of women and minorities in their judicial appointments, and this effect is particularly strong for Democrats. The results demonstrate that presidents can increase public support by appointing individuals from underrepresented groups. This research has implications for representation and judicial selection in the United States
Judicial opinion · Narrative · Perception · Political science · Politics · Presidential system · Public opinion · Public relations · Representation (politics · Electoral Systems and Political Participation · Judicial and Constitutional Studies · Law · Legal and Constitutional Studies · Psychology · Public Administration
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| Unique citing works | 17 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 5,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 17 |