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Fiorina Chapter 10 Changes in American Politics Since 1960

Fiorina: Chapter Changes in American Politics Since 1960 The Ascendance of the Purists at the Expense of the Professionals. The Expansion of Government The Rise of Participatory Democracy The Hijacking of American Democracy

Is The United States Really Polarized? Elite Polarization – Yes. The Evidence is Overwhelming Mass Polarization – Not Necessarily, but the Partisans are very Polarized

2000 Presidential Election

2004 Presidential Election

2010 Senate Elections by County

2010 HOUSE ELECTIONS BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

2012 Presidential Election Blue for Obama, Red for Romney

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