The Polarizers
Postwar Architects of Our Partisan Era
Book • 2017
In 'The Polarizers', Sam Rosenfeld explores how postwar American politics moved from bipartisanship to polarization.
He reveals that this shift was a deliberate effort by activists and politicians to align party ideologies more clearly, fearing that too much similarity between parties would hinder their agendas.
The book highlights key figures and events that contributed to this transformation, offering insights into how these actions have shaped the current political landscape.
He reveals that this shift was a deliberate effort by activists and politicians to align party ideologies more clearly, fearing that too much similarity between parties would hinder their agendas.
The book highlights key figures and events that contributed to this transformation, offering insights into how these actions have shaped the current political landscape.
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