What Are The Forces Shaping Polarization in Congress?
Not Another Politics Podcast
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Measuring Congressional Polarization
This chapter explores the methodologies for assessing the political positions of congressional candidates through surveys like the National Political Awareness Test. It examines the implications of declining response rates, the dynamics of candidate replacements, and identifies key drivers behind increasing polarization. The analysis challenges conventional beliefs about ideological movement and highlights the escalation of divisive agendas within Congress.
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