In addition, whereas a narrow {urban, secular, progressive} anti-Trump coalition would reinforce the current axes of partisan division, a broader coalition would crosscut these axes and maybe even help dampen them. A political movement that brings together-even if temporarily-Bernie Sanders supporters and businesspeople, evangelicals and secular feminists, and small-town Republicans and urban Black Lives Matter supporters, will open channels of communication across the vast chasm that has emerged between our country's two main partisan camps.
The author argues that a diverse anti-Trump coalition, rather than a narrow one focused solely on urban, secular, and progressive values, could help bridge existing partisan divides. By including various groups such as Bernie Sanders supporters, businesspeople, evangelicals, and even small-town Republicans, the coalition could facilitate communication and understanding between differing viewpoints.
This broader coalition might not only reduce polarization but also create avenues for dialogue among the significant factions in American politics. By bringing together diverse interests, it could encourage collaboration and diminish the severity of partisan conflict, offering a path toward a more integrated political landscape.
