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Confederate Imagery in Congressional Rhetoric: Divisions and Deliberation

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Objective Thisarticle examines congressional communication concerning Confederate statues and the Confederate battle flag. Method Using a mixed‐methods approach to text analysis, I identify members of Congress who have taken a side in the debate surrounding Confederate symbols, and contextualize the many rhetorical themes present in the debate within our national legislature. Results I find substantial bipartisan agreement concerning removal of Confederate flags from at least some locations. However, as expected, there is much more disagreement over the appropriate place for Confederate statues. It is these rhetorical differences that define the broader conflict over these symbols. Conclusions Examining the conversation of the political elite regarding Confederate symbols provides context and structure to the national conversation being had in communities around the United States.

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  • Jessica M. Hayden, 2021. "Confederate Imagery in Congressional Rhetoric: Divisions and Deliberation," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 102(3), pages 1084-1097, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:102:y:2021:i:3:p:1084-1097
    DOI: 10.1111/ssqu.12968
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