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Something Democrats and Republicans have in common: Exaggerated stereotypes about both parties

  • Written by Douglas J. Ahler, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Florida State University
Misconceptions abound on both sides of the aisle.Victor Moussa/Shutterstock.com

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