Are Republicans and Conservatives More Likely to Believe Conspiracy Theories?

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@mica_metal_ @SilentSnow89 CONservatives are proportionately predisosed to believe in conspiracy theories. It fills a void in their uncertainty. https://t.co/nbmvlqiHsl

RT @profgoose: Q: "Are Republicans and Conservatives More Likely to Believe Conspiracy Theories?" A: Not really. https://t.co/ieuC7BQTbQ ht…

RT @KirkegaardEmil: Posting this again because some people *ahem* keep claiming particular associations of conspiracy theory belief and con…

Q: "Are Republicans and Conservatives More Likely to Believe Conspiracy Theories?" A: Not really. https://t.co/ieuC7BQTbQ https://t.co/NduQuhtVr3

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