<p>"It is no longer just a question of data points. We have shown rising escalation on both sides."</p><p>Political Science Professor Robert Pape and the Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University join Smerconish to discuss the rise in political violence.</p>
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"It is no longer just a question of data points. We have shown rising escalation on both sides."

Political Science Professor Robert Pape and the Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University, Shannon Hiller join Smerconish to discuss the rise in political violence.

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<p>"It is no longer just a question of data points. We have shown rising escalation on both sides."</p><p>Political Science Professor Robert Pape and the Executive Director of the Bridging Divides Initiative at Princeton University join Smerconish to discuss the rise in political violence.</p>
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