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And while political independents are the most likely to say they believe “government is broken and we need bold outsiders with fresh ideas to take on the system,” they are also just as likely as Republicans and Democrats to hold the somewhat optimistic view that “our institutions need repair and can be fixed if we try.”
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Political independents are likely to believe government is broken and need outsiders but also believe institutions can be fixed.
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Claim Maker
Kristen Soltis Anderson
Context Type
Opinion Essay
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{
    "date": "2025-08-29",
    "topic": "Political Polarization",
    "author": "Kristen Soltis Anderson",
    "source": "The New York Times"
}
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September 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM (1 week ago)
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September 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM (1 week ago)

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Contrary to political polarization, American voters show ideological complexity. A pollster reveals most voters hold mixed views, defying simple right-left categorization.

American Politics
Political Polarization
Public Opinion
Voter Behavior
Political Ideology
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