divided electorate

Frequency: 7.06.1 per million words

Indicates that voters have strong, opposing opinions on issues.

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  • The recent election revealed a deeply divided electorate.
  • Leading a country with such a divided electorate is a significant challenge for any new government.
  • The debate over economic policy has created a divided electorate, with no clear consensus.
  • Historically, few issues have created such a divided electorate as this one.
  • Polls suggest we will face a divided electorate in the upcoming referendum.
  • A divided electorate often leads to political gridlock and legislative inaction.
  • The political analyst commented on the growing problem of a divided electorate in modern democracies.
  • How can a candidate appeal to a divided electorate without alienating one side?
  • The campaign's strategy was to focus on unifying themes to bridge the gap within the divided electorate.
  • The influence of social media has contributed to an increasingly divided electorate.