From back in the 1980s on , some have argued that politics should be polarized . We 're seeing consequences of Dems as liberal party , GOP as conservative one , they say . Under heavy pressures for party conformity , legislation by nature becomes a more partisan undertaking . They say this has led to gridlock and the loss of talented people who can work with other party . However , Zuckerman : Obama , Romney have been firing up ideological base of their parties .
From back in the 1980s on , some have argued that politics should be polarized . We 're seeing consequences of Dems as liberal party , GOP as conservative one , they say . They say this has led to gridlock and the loss of talented people who can work with other party . However , Zuckerman : Obama , Romney have been firing up ideological base of their parties .