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Rejecting the Both Sides Metaphor in American Politics
The concept of both sides in American politics is flawed as it assumes symmetry and polarity, which is a distortion. The Democratic Party is diverse with leftist, centrist, and empirical viewpoints, focusing on technical problem-solving rather than ideology. In contrast, the Republican Party is intensely ideological with long-term goals in mind.