Partisan Divisions

 

The political divisions in the United States have intensified considerably in the last few decades. This is especially the case when one considers that there has been an increase in political partisanship based on the divisions in the country (Miller and Schofield 2008). One of the reasons behind this problem is that it has come to be based mainly on the manner through which individuals in society view the world. The latter has especially been the case when it comes to the advancement of the divisions between the Republicans and Democrats, with conservatives favoring the former while the liberals favor the latter. It is mainly because of these divisions that it has become impossible to unify the nation especially when it comes to addressing crucial matters.

The partisan divisions have led to considerable polarization, which can be categorized as being urban and rural in nature. The people in the urban areas have shown a tendency towards leaning to the left, which has made many of them seek to support the Democratic Party. Those in rural areas, on the other hand, tend to be more conservative and have come to focus most of their support towards the Republicans (Jacobson 2013). A consequence of this scenario has been that there has been the establishment of an environment within which it is quite difficult for the nation to be unified because of the actions of politicians from the major political parties. Republicans have moved towards the right while the Democrats have moved towards the left, with the result being that the supporters of the political parties have become more partisan than ever; creating a highly combative environment.

The campaign prior to election of President Trump and his subsequent presidency has enhanced the political divisions in the country. This is to such an extent that it has created an environment within which individuals in American society have ended up believing the lies that Trump has propagated, especially conspiracy theories ranging from foreigner being the driving force behind crime and unemployment to the declaration that the 2020 election was rigged (McCann 2020). This scenario has created significant divisions in society that are unlikely to be reconciled for a long time. It has further allowed for the advancement of white nationalism in a highly multicultural and multiethnic America, with the potential of conflict coming about between the various ethnic groups in the country.