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The Evolution of U.S. Partisan Discourse

The Evolution of U.S. Partisan Discourse

See how partisan rancor in the United States has increased dramatically over the years through a sentiment analysis comparing the 2012 and 2020 presidential debates.

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Claire Sanford
October 26, 2020
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Over the years, partisan rancor in the United States has increased dramatically, particularly during presidential debates. As you can see here, in this sentiment analysis provided by Rolfe A. Leary through a study of Rev’s transcripts, both U.S. Senator Mitt Romney and Former President Obama spoke generally much more positively than their contemporaneous counterparts in President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden.

Sentiment analysis of Biden and Trump's final presidential debate

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Sentiment analysis contributed by Rolfe A. Leary. 

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