Mistrust, distorted impressions reign in a polarized America

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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…

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2025/10/10/mistrust-distorted-impressions-republicans-democrats-political-violence-mona-charen

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