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1 Fiorina Chapter 10 Changes in American Politics Since 1960

2 Fiorina: Chapter 10 -- 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

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

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13 2000 Presidential Election

14 2004 Presidential Election

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16 2010 Senate Elections by County

17 2010 HOUSE ELECTIONS BY CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

18 2012 Presidential Election Blue for Obama, Red for Romney

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