While righteously indignant with decades of racial segregation, the nation is embracing political division more and more, even if it splits families and neighbors, writes SecretsBedard.
While righteously indignant with decades of racial segregation, the nation is embracing political division more and more, even if it splits families and neighbors, according to the ground-breaking Civility Poll from Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service.
And, she added, “28% of voters agree with the statement ‘I have family members with whom I can no longer talk because their views about politics and current events are so different than my beliefs.’” “From finding those now bowling alone to the surprisingly predictive powers of Whole Foods and Cracker Barrel locations to the political divide that created the type of airport serving your community, political scientists and journalists have found considerable evidence that voters are segregating to live with those who match their political beliefs.”
“The familial and friend circle for most likely voters is a group that mirrors their political beliefs all the way down to voting for the same candidates. This is a pleasant development for political operatives, especially those focused on voter turnout, but certainly creates a larger challenge for those trying to promote a culture of greater political civility. Having a shared enemy is a powerful motivational and organizational tool.
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