The Lifestyle Bloc and the Diversified Cohort

Isaiah Berlin’s famous essay divided thinkers into two types: hedgehogs, who know one big thing, and foxes, who know many things . If you want proof that the metaphor extends beyond the ivory tower, consider the latest NBC News Decision Desk poll of Generation Z.

On one side are the hedgehogs— Harris voters who form a Lifestyle Bloc united around a single vision of success: career fulfillment and money to enjoy life. On the other are the foxes— Trump voters who make up a Diversified Cohort , spreading their values across children, marriage, financial independence, homeownership, and faith. One side is cohesive, the other varied. One side is narrow, the other broad.

The NBC News Decision Desk asked 2,970 adults aged 18 to 29 to rank th

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