Problem
Summarize Payne's arguments about the role of wealth, poverty, and inequality on the degree of political polarization (imagine you need to explain his points to someone on a brief elevator ride to the 12 floor--give me the summary you would give to your fellow rider). Then tell me--have you ever experienced what Payne describes--shifting political perspectives depending on how your are feeling, particularly as compared to others (for example, thinking about your personal merits or about your good fortune impacting your political attitudes)? Have you seen this happen in those around you?