Try the political quiz

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

What would it take for you to support a political candidate from a different party than the one you usually align with?

 @9TN9GTJ from Wisconsin  answered…5mos5MO

I define myself as fairly moderate and I would be willing to vote for a member of many parties if I agreed with them or felt they were the best candidate.

 @9TMVKDW from Oregon  answered…5mos5MO

The candidate being bipartisan and willing to work with whomever to do the right things.

 @9TNBRHVSocialist from Oregon  answered…5mos5MO

My views would have to change dramatically, or the party's positions on basically all issues would have to flip.

 @9TZ2PBP from Florida  commented…5mos5MO

Not much. I think in his farewell address, Washington outlined everything that is happening with political parties in our country. They are a divisive stain on this country, whose only purpose is to polarize the nation and seize power. They are the bane of critical thinking and compromise.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What does the idea of putting 'country over party' mean to you, and can it change politics for the better?

 @9TZ2PBP from Florida  commented…5mos5MO

To me, the design of our political system, specifically the electoral college, was made to work in an apolitical system. "The American Experiment." A group of people sitting in a room until a compromise is reached. We were supposed to vote for electors that shared our values best, and those electors were supposed to vote for an apolitical candidate who shared the values of their voter base best; it just so happens that, just like George Washington warned, the human nature to form groups won out. Political parties grew, took over large swaths of the populous, and are now out of contr…  Read more

 @9R5ZG3Q from Alabama  answered…7mos7MO

Yes the country should be put over parties and could definitely change politics

 @9R5ZF4X from South Carolina  answered…7mos7MO

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Why do you think political polarization has increased, and how can individuals work to reduce it?

 @9R7GJB2 from Utah  answered…7mos7MO

Political polarization has increased because the parties (Republican and democrat) have specifically designed that to happen. They have intentionally pitted the American people against each other and rampant misinformation online has only furthered that. They know that the biggest motivation for voting is having an “other” to fight against, and they have used the American people as that “other” and led to people being actively targeted by their fellow citizens. Individuals can work to reduce it by being conscious of this and working to dissolve the two party system.

 @JBird from Texas  commented…2wks2W

I think people don't realize how important this is. The biggest way to get people to agree with each other is to give them a common enemy; that's why polarization drastically increased after the Cold War. I don't at the moment have a suggestion to get around this, but I think increasing awareness is a good way to start.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

When you think about fixing big problems, like healthcare or climate change, how important is bipartisanship to you?

 @9TMG9N7 from Washington  answered…5mos5MO

If the world goes down the drain, we're all screwed. Belonging to a specific political party isn't going to save you from the effects of climate change. I see no reason as to why these issues have become as divisive as they are.

 @9TMF8ZP from Massachusetts  answered…5mos5MO

It is important because the less divided we are, the better our outcomes become because we get more ideas towards fixing the same problem.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Have you ever felt caught between both major parties' ideas? How does that impact your views on today's politics?

 @9TMRGRXProgressive from New York  answered…5mos5MO

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Do you believe politicians who compromise are weak, or does it show strength? Why?

 @9TN6PXG from Virginia  answered…5mos5MO

Shows strength bc they are able to put their differences aside (somewhat) and meet in the middle

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

To what extent is political moderation necessary for progress in today's highly divided world?

 @9TMX49GNo Labels from Arizona  answered…5mos5MO

We should be vetting candidates better who are going to be running for office

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

What role do you think citizens should play in encouraging their political leaders to work together across party lines?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

How realistic do you think it is to have politicians truly put the country's needs over their party's goals?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Is there an issue you care about where you would rather see compromise than a win for one side? Why?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Do you feel like the current political system represents your beliefs? Why or why not?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

Have you ever had a conversation with someone you politically disagree with? How did it go?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…5mos5MO

What values would you want a new political party to uphold, and why do those values matter to you?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How can finding a middle ground on contentious issues benefit our communities and country?

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Have you ever had to compromise on something important to you, and what did you learn from that experience?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

If you could create a new policy that embodies compromise, what issue would it address and what would it look like?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How important is it for leaders to work with those they disagree with, and can you think of a time this approach solved a problem?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

In a world focused on 'winning,' what value do you see in the concept of compromise and dialogue?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

How does the idea of a political party that seeks to bridge divides rather than deepen them resonate with your personal values?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…7mos7MO

Can you think of an issue where both sides have valid points, and how would you propose finding a compromise?

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