In the large, the American public of today does not look much different than it did in the 1970s, long before talk of polarization dominated the political narrative. The Democrats are now the liberal party and the Republicans the conservative party. They then try to pass the agenda of their base, which is more extreme than the general public prefers and often focused on issues that are not the highest priority.
Author: February 11, 2026
Published at: 2026-02-11 00:00:00
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