APS
APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Differences in Political Language and Moral Foundations: The 2020 Democratic Debates
- Sharon Tkacz
Kent State University @ Geauga - Arne Weigold
Kent State University, Geauga - Sharrah Kaferle
Kent State University @ Geauga - Lauren Sell
Kent State University
Abstract
Linguistic analysis was used to examine seven Democratic debate transcripts for Biden, Buttigieg, Warren, and Sanders. Candidates differed in the extent they endorsed the moral foundation Care, references to family and friends, and political vocabulary. Both Sanders and Warren spoke more about concerns of voters, including health, work & money.
Language/Speech
