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The tldr version in two pictures. MCs come from elite and unrepresentative families. Across 130+ years, the gap between MC fathers and tightly-matched controls has ~grown, absolutely not shrunk.
Whatever opened up about American politics, it wasn’t who gets to Congress.
Excited to share an updated paper from a longstanding agenda with @ahall_research, @danmthomp, @jesselyoder: "Fortunate Sons: Elite Political Selection in American History"
