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>> The two-party system is largely to blame

The two-party system is created in election law in each State by R+D in each State legislature. State ballot access and funding is in each State election law, and there is a harsh difference in 'major' or 'minor' party designation.

In short, the system is designed this way at the State level.

The two party system is definitely the root cause, but it is because the mainstream and social media is constantly amplifying the voices and viewpoints of extreme minority in each party.

(First-past-the-post plus gerrymandering) is the main culprit here. The electoral dynamics are clear and inevitable.