"Partisan Politics on the Rise: Is Bipartisanship a Thing of the Past? A stark shift in the way Congress operates has left many questioning the future of bipartisan cooperation. A growing trend of demonizing collaboration with the opposing party has created a toxic environment where elected officials are discouraged from working together to solve pressing issues. In an era where gridlock and division seem to reign supreme, the notion of governing with compromise and mutual respect is increasingly viewed as a liability. As a result, lawmakers are being pressured to take a hardline stance, abandoning the traditional art of negotiation and instead opting for all-out political warfare."
In Congress, governing with the other side is now treated as betrayal. The message to elected officials is clear: Do not solve problems together, do not negotiate, do not govern. Just fight.
