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Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise

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✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 2, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
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  • NPR News: Is America really that polarized? The answer might be a surprise

has become more politically polarized, but research shows people overestimate their differences and there is 'messy middle' majority of Americans who share overlapping political views.

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