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“The two parties are still more polarized than ever before and the rise of partisan media is an important reason for it.”

Quote by John Avlon

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John Avlon is an American journalist, author, and television commentator. Born on July 19, 1973, he graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science. Avlon has been a columnist for The New York Daily News and has served as a commentator for networks such as CNN and MSNBC. His works include 'Wingnuts: How the Lunatic Fringe Is Hijacking America' and 'Independent Nation: How Centrists Can Save the Future of American Politics'. more

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