Behind the Poll
There are those who would say that America is more divided than ever. They point to the political divide between Republicans and Democrats, the cultural divide between urban and rural areas, and the economic divide between the rich and the poor. They argue that these divisions are becoming more entrenched, making it difficult for Americans to find common ground.
On the other hand, there are those who would argue that America has always been a divided country. They point to the long history of division between North and South, rich and poor, white and black. They argue that the current divisions are not new, but are simply being magnified by the 24-hour news cycle and social media.
So, what is the truth? Is America more divided than ever, or has it always been a divided country? The answer is likely somewhere in between. America has always been a divided country, but the current divisions are exacerbated by the 24-hour news cycle and social media. These divisions make it difficult for Americans to find common ground, but there are still many things that Americans can agree on.