
Democracy Awakened (with Heather Cox Richardson)
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Politicians using polarization to stay in power
Politicians often talk about a polarized society, but in reality, people agree on many hot-button issues such as gun safety, business regulations, and higher taxes on the wealthy. Gretchen Whitmer and Biden have implemented popular policies despite small Democratic majorities. The idea that movement conservative ideology is growing is not true, but it has been exploited by politicians who use polarization to maintain power.
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