In addition to the decline in competition, American politics today is characterized by a growing ideological polarization between the two major political parties.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
The two parties are still more polarized than ever before and the rise of partisan media is an important reason for it.
The nature of our two main political parties has changed in the United States.
The polarization of Congress; the decline of civility; and the rise of attack politics in the 1980s, the 1990s, and the early years of the new century are a blot on our political system and a disservice to the American people.
Because of the structure of the contemporary American party system, every president is polarizing.
A healthy degree of party unity among Democrats and Republicans has deteriorated into bitter partisan warfare.
Dogmatic ideological parties tend to splinter the political and social fabric of a nation.
American politics is always an open competition.
The more you observe politics, the more you've got to admit that each party is worse than the other.
Look at the declining television coverage. Look at the declining voting rate. Economics and economic news is what moves the country now, not politics.
Activity in politics also produces eager competition and sharp rivalry.