Since the 1960s, the South has sent an increasing number of Republicans to Congress while the Northeast has sent an increased number of Democrats. What effect has this had on Congress's ideological balance?

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The increasing polarization along regional lines has led to a decrease in the number of moderates within both parties, as they are increasingly marginalized within their own caucuses. This has contributed to a more ideologically divided Congress overall.

Since the 1960s, the South Has Sent an Increasing Number