In the first poll, I see Republican support for specific measure to reduce CO2 range from 55%-88%. Since the questions deal with specifics, I think they avoid the tribal response and reflect true beliefs as opposed to “belief about beliefs”.
On abortion, I agree that median democrats believes abortion should be legal in all cases, but NOT “up until birth” (low support for trimester).
I would agree that gap between conservative and liberal is large (and where I think a balkanized media is exacerbating the difference). I agree with original statement that many politicians have less radical (in public) views than the median voter because you need attract swing voters to win an election. Hardline politicians can only win in hardline electorates (but gerrymandering can help).
In the first poll, I see Republican support for specific measure to reduce CO2 range from 55%-88%. Since the questions deal with specifics, I think they avoid the tribal response and reflect true beliefs as opposed to “belief about beliefs”.
On abortion, I agree that median democrats believes abortion should be legal in all cases, but NOT “up until birth” (low support for trimester).
I would agree that gap between conservative and liberal is large (and where I think a balkanized media is exacerbating the difference). I agree with original statement that many politicians have less radical (in public) views than the median voter because you need attract swing voters to win an election. Hardline politicians can only win in hardline electorates (but gerrymandering can help).