The rise of $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ occurred after WWII when the focus moved slightly away from a candidate$$s political party and toward the candidate$$s character and positions on issues. This created more independent minded voters as $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$ Unfortunately, this is becoming less true today within an increasingly polarized society.

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Candidate$-$Centered Politics; the population shifted from suburban areas to the urban centers, offering a greater chance to get out the vote.

Patronage or the $$Spoils System$$; the population shifted from urban centers to the greater privacy of suburbs, weakening political party strength and grassroots efforts.

The progressive era; the population shifted from urban centers to the greater privacy of suburbs, weakening political party strength and grassroots efforts.

Candidate$-$Centered Politics; the population shifted from urban centers to the greater privacy of suburbs, weakening political party strength and grassroots efforts.