The New Political Center: Legalize Weed, Restrict Gun Sales, Taxes Are Just Right

(Bloomberg Businessweek) -- In politics, the middle is a moving target: What was a controversial opinion in 1990 could be the prevailing belief today. Politicians recalibrate their messaging—and, often, their positions—as sentiment shifts. Here’s a look at how U.S. public opinion on eight major issues has changed or held steady over the past several presidential election cycles.

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