Elections always threaten to sow tension into workplace conversations, but the 2016 election promises to be worse than usual.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are the two most unpopular presidential candidates in recent memory. Both candidates are regarded by a large majority of the electorate as dishonest or incompetent.

A poll of 3,200 employees and 1,900 managers by CareerBuilder found that those in management were more likely to argue about politics with colleagues.

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