If you listen to polls and pundits, you may assume that politics has polarized Americans. But while we tend to have an exaggerated idea of what other people believe, statistics show Americans actually agree on a whole lot.
We hear all the time about how polarized we've become as a nation. When Pew Research asked Americans what one word they would use to describe politics today, the most popular response was "Divisive."… [+2397 chars]