Partisan Divide

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Definition

The imaginary line that's become increasingly real, where Americans hate each other based on which cable news network they watch.

Example Usage

The partisan divide has become so extreme that political prisoners are practically held in different dimensions.

Origin

From 'partisan'—strongly committed to a party, faction, or person.

Fun Fact

Geographic partisan polarization has increased so much that you can now predict someone's politics with 75% accuracy just by looking at their zip code.

Source: Political polarization studies

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