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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 9h

The current Labour government needs to convey a message of hope, hope, hope. Voters are frustrated and disappointed. For all its faults the Blair government (at least in the first few years) conveyed a sense of hope and a belief that things really could get better and were moving in that direction.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 3d

A quick take on the Czech elections 🇨🇿 written with one of my PhD students, Marek Prsin: views-from-central-and-balkan-countries.eu/motorists-pi... @sarahobolt.bsky.social @filipkostelka.bsky.social @petraguasti.bsky.social @zsolt.bsky.social @timbale.bsky.social @catherinedevries.bsky.social

Motorists, Pirates and Dissatisfied Citizens: Recipes for Electoral Success in the Czech Republic – Views from Central Europe and the Balkans

views-from-central-and-balkan-countries.eu

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 6d

Over 95% votes now counted. Babis’s ANO wins over a third of the vote. Some form of coalition with ANO at the helm likely.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 6d

Sean, just sent you a WhatsApp message.

Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 6d

80% now counted in Czech elections.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 6d

Lots of interesting stories beyond the immediate headlines: Pirates crossing the threshold again; Communist led Stacilo currently below the threshold; and Babis’s most likely coalition partner, the Motorists crossing the threshold.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 6d

Spolu likely to increase share of its vote as the bigger settlements still to declare. Babis’s ANO will clearly be the largest party, but may struggle to form a coalition with a majority in parliament.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 6d

2/3 votes counted in Czech elections. 🧵🧵

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 28d

Wish I could have been there.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 28d

Thanks Tim. This looks very helpful indeed. Have a great weekend and hope our paths cross again soon.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · 28d

What is the best article length account explaining the outcome of the 2024 UK general election that draws on theories of voting behaviour? Would like a suggestion to assign to my students. Thanks. Self-nominations welcome! @timbale.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @robfordmancs.bsky.social

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Aug 31

Have fun and enjoy the city.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Aug 28

Name changes and parties. The number of times former Slovak PM Igor Matovic has changed the name of his party is striking ….

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Aug 1

Know a potential PhD student interested in #democraticresilience, environmental politics & the Baltics? If so pls encourage them to check out this funded studentship & chance to work with my wonderful colleagues Licia Cianetti and Fiona Nunan. For more info: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...

BISCA PhD Studentships - University of Birmingham

PhD opportunities in Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA) at the University of Birmingham.

www.birmingham.ac.uk

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jul 30

For all interested in #elections and #campaigns my review article “Clicks and Mortar” has just been published in @govandopp.bsky.social @profkatedommett.bsky.social @fromagehomme.bsky.social @drjennings.bsky.social @abirhodes.bsky.social

Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · Jul 30

#OpenAccess from @govandopp.bsky.social -

Clicks and Mortar: Electoral Campaigning in the 21st Century - cup.org/3HaPaps

"Research focused on digital tools and the Global South has enhanced our understanding of electoral campaigning..."

- @timhaughton.bsky.social

#FirstView

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jul 30

Looking for something to read in the summer sun? Then have a look at my review article on #electoralcampaigning around the world just been published in Government and Opposition. I explore the work of Kate Dommett, Rachel Gibson, Gabrielle Lynch and many more www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Clicks and Mortar: Electoral Campaigning in the 21st Century | Government and Opposition | Cambridge Core

Clicks and Mortar: Electoral Campaigning in the 21st Century

www.cambridge.org

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Cambridge University Press Political Science & IR @cambup-polsci.cambridge.org · Jul 30

#OpenAccess from @govandopp.bsky.social -

Clicks and Mortar: Electoral Campaigning in the 21st Century - cup.org/3HaPaps

"Research focused on digital tools and the Global South has enhanced our understanding of electoral campaigning..."

- @timhaughton.bsky.social

#FirstView

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jul 23

Congratulations 🙌

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jul 15

There is so much to agree with @catherinedevries.bsky.social including, “Academia trains us to write for a test … But the real work is writing to be understood. A strong voice isn’t about dazzling the gatekeepers. It’s about building a path, connecting the dots, and making our argument matter.”

Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · Jul 15

Voice is one of the most talked-about, and least explained, aspects of academic writing.

We’re told to “find it,” but rarely taught how to build it.

I wrote up some reflections here:

👉 open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

A 🧵 about why so much academic writing feels voiceless & what to do about it.

You’ve Got the Ideas. What If It’s Your Voice That’s Not Landing?

The Hidden Curriculum of Academic Writing

open.substack.com

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Catherine E. de Vries @catherinedevries.bsky.social · Jul 15

Voice is one of the most talked-about, and least explained, aspects of academic writing.

We’re told to “find it,” but rarely taught how to build it.

I wrote up some reflections here:

👉 open.substack.com/pub/catherin...

A 🧵 about why so much academic writing feels voiceless & what to do about it.

You’ve Got the Ideas. What If It’s Your Voice That’s Not Landing?

The Hidden Curriculum of Academic Writing

open.substack.com

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jul 3

Talk of #NewParties in many countries at the moment. From Zarah Sultana to Elon Musk (and many points in between), I would humbly suggest those considering creating new parties and those seeking to understand the challenges should consider reading #TheNewPartyChallenge global.oup.com/academic/pro...

global.oup.com

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jun 29

Congratulations 🙌

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jun 22

Tomorrow marks the 9th anniversary of Britain’s EU referendum. Students and international friends often ask me how and why did #Brexit happen? I tried to address that in a review article published a few years ago. Part of it comes down to 3 slogans and 9 words: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Ruling Divisions: The Politics of Brexit | Perspectives on Politics | Cambridge Core

Ruling Divisions: The Politics of Brexit - Volume 19 Issue 4

www.cambridge.org

Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jun 18

Rachmaninov’s piano concerto no.2 at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall. музыка для души

Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Jun 14

Congratulations Daniele & Stijn!

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · May 29

Dank je/thanks for posting Catherine. Take care and know your backlog of stellar publications beyond whatever your last paper is (and whatever you write in the future) means I will always think of you as a great scholar! Hope our paths cross again soon.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · May 27

Viel Spass in Wien!

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Apr 30

Congratulations 🙌

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Apr 25

And congratulations 🙌 from another Tim.

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Tim Haughton @timhaughton.bsky.social · Apr 15

Excellent session. Thanks Anand @anandmenon.bsky.social (great to see you again) and to the PSA and for colleagues at Universities of Birmingham and Aston for organising.

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