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David French on Political Polarization in America and Its Impact on the 2020 Elections

Macro Musings with David Beckworth

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The Law of Group Polarization

Sally Kohn: It's pronounced and it has a huge bearing going into this election. She says both sides have very strong health convictions, very strong health value systems that is helping shape this polarization. The law of group polarization says the more people of like mind gather, the more extreme they get, she says. And we're seeing that happen in American politics as well with 81% support for Trump.

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