The Listen First Project has collected research data showing how divided Americans have become over politics. The numbers are shocking: 87% of people are tired of political division, and 80% think the other political party is a threat to America. Many Americans now see people from the other party as enemies instead of just political opponents.
Some people even think violence might be needed to save the country. The research shows that over the past 20 years, Americans have grown much more hostile toward people who disagree with them politically. Many people won't even date someone from the other political party.
This division is making it hard for the country to solve important problems. The data comes from many different polls and studies done by respected research groups like Pew Research, CBS News, and universities. This information helps us understand how serious political polarization has become in America and why so many people feel exhausted by the constant fighting between political parties.