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edhopper

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1. At least since Reagan

Reply to pat_k (Original post)

Thu Apr 2, 2026, 03:30 PM

Thursday

there has been such an ideological chasm between Dems and Repukes. The graph shows how many voters don't understand how America functions and what each Party stands for.
The swings of the independents is evidence of an unthinking electorate.

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Gallup Q1 2026: 49% Dem/Lean Dem Ind vs. 39% Repub/Lean Repub Ind [View all] pat_k Thursday OP

At least since Reagan edhopper Thursday #1

Too many people have been struggling for decades while the rich soak up more wealth. everyonematters Thursday #4

And now universities don't even pretend to produce well-rounded citizens Iris Thursday #5

It is not just a "swing" -- it is a migration. pat_k Thursday #6

At this point... LakeVermilion Thursday #2

I suspect many 'leaners' are Repubs newly declared as Independents. pat_k Thursday #3