“This is one of the most important elections of our lifetime. A vote for Democrats is a vote for open borders and a vote for tax hikes. We need borders [and] we need a great military. We want lower taxes. It’s not conservative or liberal. It’s common sense.”
The Rise of Political Acrimony in America
At this time in American history, political acrimony is at an all-time high. The mail bombs are simply another instance of how certain individuals have chosen to lash out at those with opposing political views. Furthermore, radical individuals have harassed their political adversaries in restaurants and outside of their homes.
Like President Trump, conservatives have stated that the media plays a role in the ongoing discord. Many right-leaning Americans believe that the press unfairly vilifies President Trump and his backers. Likewise, they have expressed concerns that Democrats are encouraging their more radical supporters to engage in violence.
Eric Holder’s statement that Democrats ought to “kick” Republicans who go low is a prime example of such. Another example comes in the form of Hillary Clinton stating that Democrats can return to civility in the event of winning the midterm elections. Both Holder and Clinton faced backlash for their aforementioned statements.
