The Economist Article Rating

Is political polarisation in America really rising?

Oct 05, 2021 View Original Article
  • Bias Rating

    16% Somewhat Conservative

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  • Policy Leaning

    16% Somewhat Conservative

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Bias Score Analysis

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Contributing sentiments towards policy:

49% : For instance, about half the population took a moderate stance on abortion in 2016, a proportion that has held steady since 1975.
42% : Across issues ranging from the armed forces to government spending, the share of the population holding extreme positions has not trended upwards nearly as much as social polarisation, though it has increased somewhat since 2008 (see chart, right panel).

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