We often say on this podcast that the American electorate is not polarized but the elites are, and that this polarization causes policy gridlock. But what if it’s the other way around? Is it possible that gridlock in government is actually causing polarization and a turn toward extremist candidates?

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Barton E. Lee presents “From Gridlock to Polarization” (with Jacob and Gratton) at POLECONUKVideo Seminar

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