Our Politicians Far More Extreme Than Our People
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Understanding Political Engagement and Moderation
The chapter explores the relationship between political engagement levels and the moderation of views, questioning whether increased information leads to more extreme perspectives. It discusses the importance of moderate voices in shaping democracy and the dynamics of political engagement. The conversation also delves into the concept of political polarization, elite versus public polarization, and the influence of party leaders on members' views.
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