Polarization

Political polarization (spelt polarisation in British English, Australian English, and New Zealand English) is the divergence of political attitudes away from the center, towards ideological extremes.[1][2][3] Scholars distinguish between ideological polarization (differences in the policy positions) and affective polarization (an emotional dislike and distrust of political out-groups).[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_polarization

Political polarization is a prominent component of politics in the United States.[1] Scholars distinguish between ideological polarization (differences between the policy positions) and affective polarization (a dislike and distrust of political out-groups), both of which are apparent in the United States.[2][3][4][5] In the late 20th and early 21st century, the U.S. has experienced a greater surge in ideological polarization and affective polarization than comparable democracies.[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_polarization_in_the_United_States

• Differences in political ideals and policy goals are indicative of a healthy democracy.[7] Scholarly questions consider changes in the magnitude of political polarization over time, the extent to which polarization is a feature of American politics and society,[8] and whether there has been a shift away from focusing on triumphs to dominating the perceived abhorrent supporters of the opposing party.[7]
• Polarization among U.S. legislators is asymmetric, as it has primarily been driven by a rightward shift among Republicans in Congress.[9][10][11][12] Polarization has increased since the 1970s, with rapid increases in polarization during the 2000s onwards.[13] According to the Pew Research Center, members of both parties who have unfavorable opinions of the opposing party doubled between 1994 and 2014,[14] while those who have very unfavorable opinions of the opposing party are at record highs as of 2022.[15]