Mistrust, distorted impressions reign in a polarized America
Just after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a New York Times/Siena poll found that Americans believe polarization is the second most serious challenge facing the nation. (The economy came in first.)As recently as one year ago, fewer than 1% of registered voters cited polarization as a national problem; this year, 13% said it was the most important problem facing the nation. Additionally, strong majorities agree that “America’s political system … is too politically divided to solve its problems.”Not only do Americans believe we’re bitterly polarized, they worry we’re condoning political…
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