Framing Effects In Evaluations of Flip-Flopping Politicians

The purpose of this study is to see if voters evaluate politicians who change their positions on issues differently depending on how the position change is presented. Study participants are given a statement from a politician who has claimed to change their mind, and then asked if they would vote for that politician. This study hopes to see if issue preferences are the primary determinant of vote choice or if consistency is valued in any context in politicians.