title: The 2016 Presidential Election: Reality vs. Myths.
abstract: Politics in a democracy requires governance through debate. Nurses are an important part of the voting public and we need to assess our own anger, expectations, and values for this election. Recognizing four myths during this election season can improve the political conversation. This conversation must acknowledge different groups, interests, and opinions and then seek ways to balance or reconcile those interests. Using this as a mental model to define our politics rather than succumbing to divisive rhetoric, we can take a major step toward building a better political system.
authors.forename: Deborah B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Gardner
mesh_terms: D011057:Politics; D014481:United States