Political polarization is out of control in America. Both sides are guilty of it, and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. So how do we break through it and start making constructive headway? 

Today, I talk about what’s behind all of the polarization and how we can move past it. I point out that we tend to vote for fun candidates with catchy rhetoric, treating them more like celebrities than elected officials. I explain why this tendency is where many of our problems come from, and I talk about what to look for in a candidate instead of rhetoric. 

“Our elected officials are elected to serve us. They’re paid by tax dollars, which means that they work for each of us. If you pay taxes, they work for you. Not the other way around. They’re not celebrities.” 

- Jennifer Nassour 

This Week on Political Contessa: 
What’s behind our polarization 
Why you’ll never be able to please everyone with your political opinions 
What it means to be an elected official 
What to look for in a candidate instead of rhetoric 

Don’t Forget to Pick Up My Quick Guide! 

If you’ve ever considered running, or you know a woman who should, I’ve got something just for you: my quick guide called Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. 

To get these tips and learn about all new podcast episodes and ways to get involved, head over to politicalcontessa.com. 

Welcome to Political Contessa. 

I’m Jennifer Nassour, and this show is here to support your interest in center-right politics, policy, and breaking news. 

Listen in and discover how to awaken your inner ideal candidate and, if you’re ready, learn how you can jump in and change the world as a runner or a supporter. 

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Political polarization is out of control in America. Both sides are guilty of it, and there doesn&rsquo;t seem to be an end in sight. So how do we break through it and start making constructive headway?&nbsp;
Today, I talk about what&rsquo;s behind all of the polarization and how we can move past it. I point out that we tend to vote for fun candidates with catchy rhetoric, treating them more like celebrities than elected officials. I explain why this tendency is where many of our problems come from, and I talk about what to look for in a candidate instead of rhetoric.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Our elected officials are elected to serve us. They&rsquo;re paid by tax dollars, which means that they work for each of us. If you pay taxes, they work for you. Not the other way around. They&rsquo;re not celebrities.&rdquo;&nbsp;
- Jennifer Nassour&nbsp;
This Week on Political Contessa:&nbsp;
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<li data-leveltext="●" data-font="Calibri" data-listid="1" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">What it means to be an elected official&nbsp;</li>
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Don&rsquo;t Forget to Pick Up My Quick Guide!&nbsp;
If you&rsquo;ve ever considered running, or you know a woman who should, I&rsquo;ve got something just for you: my quick guide called&nbsp;Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you&rsquo;re ready to enter the political arena.&nbsp;
To get these tips and learn about all new podcast episodes and ways to get involved, head over to&nbsp;<a href="http://politicalcontessa.com/">politicalcontessa.com</a>.&nbsp;
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I&rsquo;m Jennifer Nassour, and this show is here to support your interest in center-right politics, policy, and breaking news.&nbsp;
Listen in and discover how to awaken your inner ideal candidate and, if you&rsquo;re ready, learn how you can jump in and change the world as a runner or a supporter.&nbsp;
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy, news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech. Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.  My name is Jennifer. I’m a single mom of three girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with two political science degrees, and I have no problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.  I spent three years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston Media. As a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.  Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week. For more information and resources, visit Political Contessa.

Political Contessa

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.

Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, & federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.

I’m Jennifer. I’m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I’m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.

I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I’m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.

Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit Political Contessa.

Women on the right need a safe space to discuss politics, policy and news, and ownership over the fact that it is ok to agree to disagree. It is our First Amendment right to free speech.
Before we can even out the number of women in our local, state, &amp; federal governments, we need to empower women to feel comfortable and confident discussing these and other topics.
I&rsquo;m Jennifer. I&rsquo;m a single mom of 3 girls living in Boston. I&rsquo;m a lawyer with 2 political science degrees and I have NO problem talking politics with people who disagree with me.
I spent 3 years as the Chairman of the Massachusetts GOP and ran for the very liberal Boston City Council. I&rsquo;m a frequent analyst on Newsmax, Fox News Radio, and Boston media. And as a Republican in a blue state, I know a few things about how to disagree agreeably.
Join me for fascinating conversations that engage and clarify every week and for more information and resources visit <a href="https://www.politicalcontessa.com">Political Contessa.</a>

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