It's not both sides

the politically unaffiliated and self-proclaimed centrists try to find safe Middle Ground by claiming both sides are equally culpable in our political polarization.

the reality is, the centrists are also quite guilty of inflaming the tensions that lead to polarization. RFK Jr is the most recent example of many third-party candidates that become a pariah for the losing side.

there are fewer and fewer places to hide, but the middle is certainly not one of them anymore.