Michigan Advance has observed ways in which political trends and ideologies of Michiganders are representative of the broader national population. “It’s not just that we’re a swing state, but we’re kind of a microcosm of the country and our politics make us really relevant,” said Dr. Jenna Bednar, professor of public policy at the Ford School. Discussing the strong polarization present in the current political world, she noted that moderates are among “a big segment that just feels homeless,” said Bednar.
