People tend to perceive those on the opposing side of a partisan debate as having more extreme views than they really do

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This phenomenon is known as the "false polarization effect." Studies have shown that people tend to overestimate the degree of difference between their own views and those of their political opponents, perceiving the opposing side as more extreme than they actually are.

People Tend to Perceive Those on the Opposing Side of a Partisan