Anywhere–somewhere political split

A durable political cleavage is emerging between mobile, highly educated 'anywheres' who prioritize openness and autonomy and rooted, less‑educated 'somewheres' who prioritize place, stability, and group identity. This division helps explain recent populist surges, differing attitudes to immigration and mobility, and why policies favored by professionals can generate popular backlash. — Naming and tracking this split clarifies why policy and messaging that appeal to cosmopolitan elites can alienate large voter blocs and reshape electoral coalitions.