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For New Congress, Data Shows Why Polarization Abounds.

Authors :
Harwood, John
Source :
New York Times. 3/7/2011, Vol. 160 Issue 55337, p12. 0p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Behind the numbers politicians use to wage budget battles is the clash of values. So as members of Congress begin hard bargaining with the Obama White House over spending cuts, the life experiences that shape their values represent critical determinants of the outcome. In a single generation, those experiences have shifted significantly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
*DEMOGRAPHIC surveys

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
160
Issue :
55337
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
58844554