Spanish political parties accused of targeting angry voters

Following Pedro Sánchez's announcement of elections for November 29, political analysts are examining the shift in voter psychology. There is a growing debate regarding whether political machines in Spain are targeting rational citizens or fostering 'angry' voters.

Political science suggests that while anxiety can lead voters to seek information and compare programs, anger tends to cause voters to seek confirmation and simplification. The current strategies of the two major Spanish political parties, the PP and the PSOE, are criticized for utilizing slogans that frame the opposition as an existential threat rather than encouraging informed debate. This phenomenon has been described by academic Mariano Torcal as the transition 'from voters to hooligans.'