RT Bloomberg Opinion (@opinion)The House of Representatives is bitterly divided.New data show that after decades of pulling apart, Democrats and Republicans now present almost exactly inverse images of each other.Read the analysis: https://t.co/LzFGirwA9h https://t.co/mg3VFWBSs2 ...

Political Landscape - Political parties have become polarized by education, leading to a growing advantage for Democrats in low-turnout contests [1] - This advantage in low-turnout contests may not extend to general elections [1]

2020: blue and tech against red2024: red and tech against blue2028: blue and red against tech ...

RT Savanah Hernandez (@Savsays)I’m tired of “based” social media videos and big talk from the admin with zero follow through.We voted for home affordability and we were given 50 year mortgages and debt slavery.We voted for mass deportations and we can’t even get Kilmar Abrego Garcia out of our country.We have a sitting U.S. congresswoman who openly declares her loyalty to SOMALIA and the best we can do is joke about deporting herANTIFA was linked to the assassination of Charlie Kirk and after labeling them ...

Joining us now, associate professor of political science at Forom University and co-host of the FAQNYC podcast, Christina Greer, CEO of Bridge USA, a youthled movement on college campuses aimed at reducing political polarization, Manu meal, semaphore political reporter Dave Wigel and host of Pucks the powers that be podcast and Snapchats Snapchats Good Luck America, Peter Hamby. Dave, let's get the big picture here. We saw a lot of success for the Democratic party, but a lot of different kinds of candidates ...

Hi there and welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Ryan Nobles in Washington where there appears to be no end in sight for what is now the third longest government shutdown in American history. And as more Americans are beginning to feel the impact of the prolonged shutdown with air traffic controllers, staffing issues leading to airport delays as they and many other federal employees are still working without pay. This weekend, millions of demonstrators took part in no kings rallies across all 50 states to pr ...

Threats to American Democracy - The speaker warns that the trend indicates a reluctance to relinquish power voluntarily, suggesting that the 2026 midterm elections may be free but not fair [4] - The speaker expresses concern that government agencies like the DOJ and FBI are being weaponized, and behaviors at Senate hearings suggest an audience of one, implying undue influence [5] - The speaker believes Trump identifies his party (GOP) with the state, merging state symbols and interests with his own, driven by "glory" and "money" [6] - The speaker emphasizes that Trump's actions contradict the founding fathers' principles, urging vigilance to prevent him from turning the 250th anniversary into a personal celebration [16] - The speaker warns that a future attempt to overrule the will of the American people might involve ICE uniforms and FBI agents, a more organized effort than January 6, 2021 [14] Call to Action - The speaker stresses the need to step up pressure to protect American democracy, emphasizing that one demonstration is not enough [7] - The speaker questions the passion of Democrats in Congress, urging them to raise awareness and be more aggressive in defending American democracy [8] - The speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on defending the essence of American democracy, setting aside divisive issues [14][15] Historical and Comparative Context - The speaker draws parallels between Trump's pursuit of power and glory and the Soviet Union and Vladimir Putin [10] - The speaker highlights the importance of the framework of freedom of speech and discussion that America was built on [11] - The speaker points out the danger of Trump neutralizing constitutional tools for communication and debate [12] Statistical Context - The speaker acknowledges that 7 million demonstrators is a significant number, but notes that it is in a country of 350 million people [3]

We have troops in the streets of America in multiple places and we as a country have to face what's happening. If it's in your city, you probably already have seen it and you have your own views of it. If it's somewhere else, as we know, politics can be local and people may be tuning it out.But we know Texas National Guard members have now crossed state lines questioning our federal system where we have different state powers and federalism. They're over in Illinois. There are plans to get troops in Chicago ...

Relationship Dynamics & Political Polarization - Research indicates that political views significantly impact relationship formation and quality, with approximately 80% of Trump and Biden voters reporting few or no friends supporting the opposing candidate [2] - Assortative mating, the tendency to form relationships with politically similar individuals, is common; only 25% of relationships involve partners from opposing parties, with less than 8% being Democrat-Republican pairings [6] - Politically dissimilar relationships often exhibit lower relationship quality, even among those claiming to care less about politics [7] Core Values & Political Beliefs - Political disagreements can be perceived as attacks on personal character due to the alignment of core values with political beliefs [9] - Increased conflict in relationships arises as political discussions become associated with arguments about right and wrong values [10] - Stereotyping exacerbates alienation, with 80% of Republicans believing the Democratic Party is controlled by socialists and 80% of Democrats believing the Republican Party is controlled by racists [11] Social Media & Empathy - Social media filter bubbles and echo chambers enhance political polarization by limiting exposure to opposing viewpoints [13][14] - Reduced empathy due to skewed perceptions of reality increases the likelihood of relationship challenges [15] Tolerance & Understanding - Increasing tolerance of differing views is crucial for personal development and societal cohesion [16] - Viewing individuals as a collection of qualities, accepting some disagreements, fosters understanding [18][19] - Society should avoid letting politics isolate individuals, preventing a more polarized and divided society [21]

And joining me now we have James Telerico, Democratic state representative from Texas who is challenging Republican Senator John Cornin for his US Senate seat. Representative Telerico, thank you so much for being here, sir. So let let's talk about the shooting which highlights the extent of the political polarization, the extreme voices on both sides that appear to be the loudest.At least that is what the algorithms would have us believe. What is your assessment of the level of distrust. Is it evident among ...