ABSTRACT

Chapter 6 concludes the book by discussing some of the stories of harassment that broke during the run-up to the 2020 presidential campaign. Although it is clear that many politicians take a hit when they are accused of sexual misconduct, it is less easy to decipher why some pay the ultimate price (losing their seat or a subsequent election) and others, including President Trump, do not. We close by offering a number of suggestions for future research.