This research explores partisan evaluations of sexual misconduct allegations within politics and how the #MeToo movement influences them.

Data & Methods

* We use a two-wave survey experiment design.

* Our findings show partisans are more critical of out-party members regarding such allegations.

* Individuals less likely to engage in reflective thinking demonstrate heightened bias.

Key Findings

Stronger support for #MeToo leads individuals, including those predisposed against reflection, toward fairer evaluations.*

* The movement appears effective at mitigating partisan motivated reasoning when assessing political misconduct cases.