A recent survey has shed light on the growing concern among American citizens that the political pendulum may not swing back to a more moderate or liberal leaning government anytime soon. According to the findings, nearly one-quarter (24%) of respondents believe that the current political climate will persist for the foreseeable future.
The survey also revealed that 45% of Americans are worried about the increasing polarization in politics, with 31% citing it as their top concern. Furthermore, a staggering 62% of respondents reported feeling frustrated or angry when discussing politics, highlighting the deep-seated divisions within the country.
Interestingly, the survey found that 55% of Republicans and 42% of Democrats believe the political pendulum will not swing back in the near future. This suggests that both sides are equally pessimistic about a shift in the political landscape.
The statistics paint a concerning picture: 71% of Americans feel that politics has become more divisive over the past five years, while 64% believe that politicians prioritize their own interests over those of the country.
Ernst Roets
@ErnstRoets
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May 10 The pendulum has swung too far. It’s now swinging back. We need to talk about these things more.
StarmerOut
@ForeverScept
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May 6 The pendulum swing from left to right is going to be biblical.
Trump effect combined with migration, leftie and diversity fatigue.
Nick Young
@nickofnz
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Jul 6 There are no rules any more.
The political pendulum is now a wrecking ball that threatens our democracy
https://thepress.co.nz/a/politics/360744335/there-are-no-rules-any-more-political-pendulum-now-wrecking-ball?lid=fqs7ddpgolgs&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=press_wday_20250706… #nzpol
Koenfucius
@koenfucius
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Jul 7 What if democratic backsliding—the gradual erosion of democratic principles—and creeping polarization were NOT the result of sinister, anti-democratic forces, but of a pernicious cognitive bias?
How the false consensus effect is messing with democracy:
https://buff.ly/NgDZwhg
Helen Clark
@HelenClarkNZ
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Jul 6 A sad commentary on state of #NZ politics today: “The political pendulum doesn’t swing. Instead, wrecking ball politics now smashes through the written & unwritten codes that once held together democracy”. Time to rediscover that we have more in common….
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