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Is political polarization worse than it's been in the past?
Polarization today feels sharp — I'll pull historical comparisons to gauge whether it really is worse than past eras.
It depends what period you mean by "the past" - and what kind of polarization you measure:
1. Compared to the last 50-70 years: Yes, by most measures it is worse
Congressional / elite polarization is at a record high for the measurable era.
Political scientists measure elite