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Is political polarization worse than it's been in the past?
Polarization is a debated question — I'll search for historical research to compare today with the past.
Short answer: Yes, compared to the recent past - no, compared to the most divisive periods of American history.
Research distinguishes between two types of polarization - ideological (distance on issues/votes) and affective (dislike/distrust of the other side). Both have increased sharply in