# The Myth of Polarized America | Salt Lake City News

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-07-11T15:24:26+00:00
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New research reveals that most Americans actually agree on far more issues than the political noise suggests—74% of voter pairs share common ground on most of 25 key topics. Even across party lines, 53% of Democrats and Republicans agree on most issues, debunking the myth of a rigid red-blue split. Political parties bundle issues together, forcing voters into ideological boxes they don’t fully inhabit—most Democrats, for example, disagree with their party’s stance on six out of 25 issues. It’s not that people are switching worldviews; they’re just prioritizing different values. This complexity undermines the illusion of polarization and points to a more nuanced, overlapping electorate—essential for rebuilding civil political discourse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/59ab718e151192ed

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