After an Assassination Attempt, a Grim Political Math Sets In
Following an assassination attempt, political dynamics shift as security concerns and public reaction influence the electoral landscape. The authors, historians Matthew and Robert Dallek, examine how such events alter voter behavior and campaign strategies. They emphasize the long-term implications for democracy when violence intersects with politics.
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AdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.OpinionSupported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTGuest EssayAfter an Assassination Attempt, a Grim Political Math Sets InApril 28, 2026Credit...Tom Brenner/Associated PressListen · 6:45 min Share full article21By Matthew Dallek and Robert DallekMatthew Dallek is a historian and a professor at George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. Robert Dallek is a presidential historian.
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