Kevin Banda
@kevinkbanda.bsky.social
Senior Researcher at @statesunited.org. Quantitative researcher and political scientist. Spiritual weapon is pizza. Opinions are my own.
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Kevin Banda
@kevinkbanda.bsky.social
· May 4
<em>Policy Studies Journal</em> | PSO Public Policy Journal | Wiley Online Library
In this research note, we examine whether public evaluations of a policy depend on the constitutionality of the process by which that policy was passed. We observe whether people's views depend on ac...
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New at @psjeditor.bsky.social with @johncluverius.bsky.social and @jhkirkland1.bsky.social: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
We test partisan and procedural concerns against one another and find that both drive support for and perceived legitimacy of unconstitutional legislation.
We test partisan and procedural concerns against one another and find that both drive support for and perceived legitimacy of unconstitutional legislation.
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“The Politics of Herding Cats: When Congressional Leaders Fail” is available from @uofmpress.bsky.social! press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-...
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
“The Politics of Herding Cats: When Congressional Leaders Fail” is available from @uofmpress.bsky.social! press.umich.edu/Books/T/The-...
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Why are you (as a man) not bumping some MARINA
November 24, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Why are you (as a man) not bumping some MARINA
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I lived life as an autistic person for 41 years, and frankly it's wild to see someone who views your existence as a blight elevated to a position of such consequence. I generally see no reason to discuss being on the spectrum publicly, but I'll make an exception for this vile eugenicist. 1/x
Breaking News: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he personally instructed the CDC to abandon its position that vaccines do not cause autism. The move underscores his determination to challenge scientific orthodoxy — in this case, that vaccines save lives — and bend the health department to his will.
RFK Jr. Says He Instructed CDC to Change Vaccines and Autism Language on Website
In an interview, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited gaps in vaccine safety research. His critics say he is ignoring a larger point: Vaccines save lives.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I lived life as an autistic person for 41 years, and frankly it's wild to see someone who views your existence as a blight elevated to a position of such consequence. I generally see no reason to discuss being on the spectrum publicly, but I'll make an exception for this vile eugenicist. 1/x
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I’m the parent of an autistic kid. What CDC is doing here is offensive.
It’s offensive to me. It says his autism is the result of my ignoring evidence.
It’s offensive to my kid. It says there’s something wrong with him (there’s not) and it would be better to risk literal death than be autistic.
It’s offensive to me. It says his autism is the result of my ignoring evidence.
It’s offensive to my kid. It says there’s something wrong with him (there’s not) and it would be better to risk literal death than be autistic.
Initially, some moms of autistic kids eagerly accepted vaccine lies, because that way they could reject the "refrigerator mother" hypothesis, which blamed autism on "cold" mothering.
Now, those same tired vaccine lies will likely be used to blame moms who choose to vaccinate their kids.
Now, those same tired vaccine lies will likely be used to blame moms who choose to vaccinate their kids.
November 20, 2025 at 12:30 PM
I’m the parent of an autistic kid. What CDC is doing here is offensive.
It’s offensive to me. It says his autism is the result of my ignoring evidence.
It’s offensive to my kid. It says there’s something wrong with him (there’s not) and it would be better to risk literal death than be autistic.
It’s offensive to me. It says his autism is the result of my ignoring evidence.
It’s offensive to my kid. It says there’s something wrong with him (there’s not) and it would be better to risk literal death than be autistic.
Girls5eva song
Someone found an mp3 of the creepy "Jailbait" song Olivia Nuzzi released when she was 16 🫣
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Girls5eva song
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AI presents a fundamental threat to our ability to use polls to assess public opinion. Bad actors who are able to infiltrate panels can flip close election polls for less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee. Models will also infer and confirm hypotheses in experiments. Current quality checks fail
November 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
AI presents a fundamental threat to our ability to use polls to assess public opinion. Bad actors who are able to infiltrate panels can flip close election polls for less than the cost of a Starbucks coffee. Models will also infer and confirm hypotheses in experiments. Current quality checks fail
I am Deciding to Win (eating breakfast at a diner)
November 18, 2025 at 3:26 PM
I am Deciding to Win (eating breakfast at a diner)
The Appalachian Trail is ever winding
November 18, 2025 at 12:17 PM
The Appalachian Trail is ever winding
Dispatch is a compelling story about the power of forgiveness and mentorship.
November 18, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Dispatch is a compelling story about the power of forgiveness and mentorship.
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People getting mad here about anyone saying it's good that MTG and Trump are fighting. I teach democratization every semester. The first slide says 'elite fracture.' That's always where it starts. It's good when people with bad politics are fighting one another.
I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win
BASH: We have seen these attacks from the president at other people. It's not new. And I haven't heard you speak out about it until it was directed at you.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: I think that's fair criticism. And I would like to say, humbly, I'm sorry for taking part in the toxic politics.
November 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
People getting mad here about anyone saying it's good that MTG and Trump are fighting. I teach democratization every semester. The first slide says 'elite fracture.' That's always where it starts. It's good when people with bad politics are fighting one another.
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Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Those claiming Dems should retreat on racial justice aren't hard-headed realists, they're pushing against the electoral tide rather than leaning into it. The story of Gen Z isn't about racist backlash or red-pilled young men. It's the most racially progressive generation in American history. 🧵
Folks, you can't date Invisigal; she's your direct report!
November 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Folks, you can't date Invisigal; she's your direct report!
This is some goofy shit, what the fuck
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This is some goofy shit, what the fuck
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Best reason to go off the record.
October 12, 2024 at 5:00 AM
Best reason to go off the record.
Not exactly a complaint, but I just realized that I didn't get the normal 25 emails about the MPSA submission deadline this year!
November 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Not exactly a complaint, but I just realized that I didn't get the normal 25 emails about the MPSA submission deadline this year!
Virginia Teen Narrowly Defeats His Former Civics Teacher in County Election
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Why campaign on filibuster reform?
@kevinkbanda.bsky.social and I found that voters used these appeals to make inferences about a candidate's support for the party agenda
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@kevinkbanda.bsky.social and I found that voters used these appeals to make inferences about a candidate's support for the party agenda
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
How Filibuster Rhetoric Informs Perceptions of Politicians
How does rhetoric about the filibuster inform people's views of political figures? We argue that support or opposition to eliminating the filibuster conveys information to citizens that they can use ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Why campaign on filibuster reform?
@kevinkbanda.bsky.social and I found that voters used these appeals to make inferences about a candidate's support for the party agenda
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
@kevinkbanda.bsky.social and I found that voters used these appeals to make inferences about a candidate's support for the party agenda
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
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ANES Data Release! electionstudies.org/data-center/...
The 3-wave ANES panel is now available. It merges data from 3 election studies (2016-2020-2024), the first time the ANES has collected interviews of the same respondents across 3 presidential elections.
The 3-wave ANES panel is now available. It merges data from 3 election studies (2016-2020-2024), the first time the ANES has collected interviews of the same respondents across 3 presidential elections.
2016-2020-2024-panel-merged-study - ANES | American National Election Studies
electionstudies.org
November 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
ANES Data Release! electionstudies.org/data-center/...
The 3-wave ANES panel is now available. It merges data from 3 election studies (2016-2020-2024), the first time the ANES has collected interviews of the same respondents across 3 presidential elections.
The 3-wave ANES panel is now available. It merges data from 3 election studies (2016-2020-2024), the first time the ANES has collected interviews of the same respondents across 3 presidential elections.
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My assessment after dropping my son off at school is that it's a bad day to be a KPop Demon
October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
My assessment after dropping my son off at school is that it's a bad day to be a KPop Demon
Fondly remembering the time that a reviewer wrote to me and @jsievert.bsky.social that filibuster reform was only a Democratic issue.
October 31, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Fondly remembering the time that a reviewer wrote to me and @jsievert.bsky.social that filibuster reform was only a Democratic issue.
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New Yorkers vote today if you haven’t and you get this
October 31, 2025 at 9:56 AM
New Yorkers vote today if you haven’t and you get this
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Tucker Carlson interviewed white nationalist podcaster Nick Fuentes on Monday, sitting politely as Fuentes criticized the power of “organized Jewry in America.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/one-of-the...
www.thebulwark.com/p/one-of-the...
One of the Most Dangerous Interviews Ever in MAGA Media
Why Tucker Carlson platformed white supremacist Nick Fuentes.
www.thebulwark.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Tucker Carlson interviewed white nationalist podcaster Nick Fuentes on Monday, sitting politely as Fuentes criticized the power of “organized Jewry in America.”
www.thebulwark.com/p/one-of-the...
www.thebulwark.com/p/one-of-the...
R&Rs are cool and we like to get them.
October 29, 2025 at 11:32 PM
R&Rs are cool and we like to get them.
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A dinosaur talking with an NPR producer.
October 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A dinosaur talking with an NPR producer.