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Can you ‘undo’ political polarization? Left and right might be closer than we think, study finds

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75% Informative

New research shows that assumptions about our political opponents rather than actual views that drive polarization.

The findings are featured in a megastudy published by the journal Science that tested 25 methods sourced from 400 people studying and working in politics to see which showed the most promise for preserving democracy and curtailing political animosity.

Democratic politicians and organizers need to stop pointing the finger at Republicans for trying to undermine democratic institutions.

Democrats should explicitly state their commitment to democratic practices and show that they aren’t trying to use those institutions against Trump unfairly.

Biden suggested that Biden consider a radical move to demonstrate to voters on the fence that the Democrats are not going after Trump for political gain, like offering a full pardon.

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75

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72

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43

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informal

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English

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66

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short-lived

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