Voters: The new sports fan?

What’s happening? Pundits, people on social media, are comparing the way voters are behaving to the way sports fans behave.

Why should we care? The polarization of voters has been full display. Now the academics are explaining why it’s happening. Sports researchers refer to the power of identity on behavior.

Why does this matter to me? There’s that line from The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance- about when he legend becomes fact, you print the legend. This polarization in politics has made wins and losses a lot more personal. Take note.

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