Quartz·2 min read·medium
If you thought election 2016 was horrible, then 2020 will be much, much worse
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The author reflects on the 2012 election cycle to speculate on the increasing volatility of future American politics. The piece suggests that the political landscape is becoming progressively more unpredictable and intense.
Why it matters
Understanding the trajectory of political polarization helps voters and analysts anticipate the stability of future democratic processes.
On this day four years ago, Barack Obama had just scored a comfortable electoral vote victory (332 to 206) over Mitt Romney.
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