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Why are Democratic voters more approving of compromise than Republicans?

  • Written by James Glaser, Professor, Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, Tufts University

At a time when political division is heightened and the parties in Washington are deeply polarized, it is worth asking whether there is any payoff for politicians to work together.

Will they be rewarded by their constituents for getting things done, balancing different interests for the public good and working across the aisle with civility and...

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