A house divided against itself: America simmers
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Historical Lessons on American Partisanship
This chapter explores the historical patterns of American partisanship, emphasizing key periods like the Civil War and the 1960s. It argues that extreme divisions typically resolve with one party's dominance rather than through compromise, reflecting a grim view on present-day bipartisan cooperation.
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