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> there wasn't much difference between the major political parties That's not my understanding of 20th century politics at all. You'll need to elaborate on wha
by humanrebar 11y ago
> there wasn't much difference between the major political parties
That's not my understanding of 20th century politics at all. You'll need to elaborate on what qualifies as "much difference". Roe V. Wade, for example, happened right in the middle of the 20th century.
- Trill-I-Am 11y agoHe means from the New Deal to the nomination of Goldwater when Democrats controlled Congress and Republicans weren't as polarized or conservative
- redblacktree 11y agoI don't know which period the parent may be referring to, but if you believe in Mr. Monroe's methodology[0], you can definitely see the reduction in moderates on both sides starting at a peak around 1930. [0]: https://xkcd.com/1127/large/ https://xkcd.com/1127/large/