Publication

In this paper, the authors present findings of their research that focuses on the presidential campaigns in the US and military endorsements. They argue that military endorsements affect citizens' views of the 2012 presidential candidates. While military endorsements do not provide a statistically significant boost in overall support for candidates, the study indicates that they may persuade a small but significant portion of two groups – independent voters and voters who report low levels of foreign policy interest – to favor President Barack Obama. Republican nominee Mitt Romney does not receive a similar boost.