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CIAO DATE: 12/03
Defining the "Peace Party"
Karlyn H. Bowman and James Q. Wilson
On The Issues
September 2003
Abstract
The authors find that the antiwar "peace party" has evolved since past military conflicts. Today this faction's composition may depend on the political party in power, yet it cannot be explained by age, income, or education. In addition, partisan opposition to the war reflects the higher level of ideological conflict among voters today, and war, always a black-or-white issue, will require Democratic and Republican candidates to tread carefully around peace party voters when seeking election.
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