Analysis of the Partisan Divide

Introduction

In today’s politically charged climate, partisanship between both parties seems to have reached a tipping point. Partisanship is defined as a firm, and sometimes blind or prejudiced, adherence to a person, group, faction, cause, or party. This type of behavior is to be expected on some level, and it has been a natural side effect since our two-party system was created. However, it has gone from a minor nuisance to causing a canyon sized rift between America’s leaders and citizens. The Pew Research Center has been measuring feelings on political values and policy…