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In the 1950s Many Political Scientists Critiqued American Parties for Not

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In the 1950s many political scientists critiqued American parties for not having strong enough stances that differed from one another. Today many political scientists critique American parties for having stances that are too rigid and extreme. Which do you prefer and why? Which do you believe leads to better public policy outcomes?


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