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

- Source: NPR Politics
- Published: 2026-11-02T20:00:00+00:00
- Category: Politics
- Original: https://www.npr.org/2026/11/02/nx-s1-6003534/us-political-polarization-research-trump
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/is-america-really-that-polarized-the-answer-might-be-a-surprise-5412ae/

The U.S. 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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