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GRAPHIC TRUTH: GRATEFUL AND HATEFUL

GRAPHIC TRUTH: GRATEFUL AND HATEFUL
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Everybody knows that politics can be a touchy subject at the dinner table, but that’s especially true when levels of partisan polarization and distrust are running so high. Here’s a look at the growing percentage of Democrats and Republicans who say they hate members of the other party – and the most recent data is only from 2016. Imagine what it looks like today. This Thanksgiving plan your seating arrangements accordingly and perhaps let a registered Independent handle the carving knife.

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