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July 18, 2019

Americans say the nation’s political debate has grown more toxic and ‘heated’ rhetoric could lead to violence

Most Americans say political debate in the U.S. has become less respectful, fact-based, substantive

Most Americans say political debate in the U.S. has become less respectful, fact-based, substantive

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Most Americans say political debate in the U.S. has become less respectful, fact-based, substantive

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