The Political Orphanage
The Political Orphanage
Here's Why Partisanship is Skyrocketing
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Here's Why Partisanship is Skyrocketing

A new study shows that “affective polarization” is on the upswing: negative feelings about enemy parties is on the increase, even if policy positions and ideology are not. What’s the main drive behind the increase? 

Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy joins to discuss the primary factor in partisan rancor.

LINKS:

Morris Fiorina: The Country Isn’t Polarized 

Tim Carney: Loneliness is Worse for Cities Than Godzilla 

Amusing Ourselves to Death 

“The Origins and Consequences of Affective Polarization in the United States” 

Heaton on Andrea’s show 

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