Is it possible that instead of turning voters off, the states strife and struggle turned them on? Does polarization, which is supposed to be a bad thing, get people more involved in politics, which is supposed to be a good thing? Does more interest and involvement by voters also lead to more polarization? The answer, at least in Wisconsin, is yes. The very strongest Packers fans are also the ones most likely to watch the game, says Marquette University professor Charles Franklin about the connection between this areas high levels of engagement and partisan passion.
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 16:49:11 +0000