between Republicans and independents has grown from 17 points to 26 points. The public’s support for bipartisanship clearly exists in the abstract. And, undoubtedly, this avowed willingness to put the good of the country before personal political concerns makes voters feel good about themselves. But that self-image is delusional. Americans remain sharply divided a b o u t t h e n a t i o n ’s m a j o r e c o n o m i c challenges, let alone what to do about them. They are bipartisan in theory, but partisan in practice. —Bruce Stokes
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