dec 22, 1976 - The Great Recession

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The Great Recession, which began in 2008, was a major economic crisis that had significant implications for polarization in American politics. Democrats and Republicans each blamed one another for the crisis, with neither party willing to take the blame. The Democrats believed it was the fault of Republicans for their policies that favored the wealthy. The Republicans claimed that government intervention and excessive spending by Democrats worsened the situation. Since Democrats and Republicans showed no willingness to work with one another on the issue, a political gridlock occurred. Democrats and Republicans were unable to agree on a response to the crisis. This further contributed to polarization by creating distrust and division between the two parties.

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