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Political polarization is spiking in local communities ahead of the midterms, survey finds

Cost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.

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NBC News· Oct 6, 9:00 AMPolitical polarization is spiking in local communities ahead of the midterms, survey finds

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