First, when politicians criticize each other, it can increase public attention and satisfaction with democracy. However, excessive negativity leads to adverse effects such as lower voter turnout and increased polarization.
Negativity by politicians may backfire, hurting their approval ratings and making other candidates appear more attractive. Despite this risk, politicians continue to engage in negative behaviors, potentially influenced by the media's bias towards negativity.
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