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"A healthy degree of party unity among Democrats and Republicans has deteriorated into bitter partisan warfare."

"In addition to the decline in competition, American politics today is characterized by a growing ideological polarization between the two major political parties."

"Responsibility for overseeing the implementation of election law typically resides with partisan officials, many with public stakes in the election outcome."

"While Republican voters have remained universally supportive of their President, Democrats and Independents are returning to a more naturally critical stance."

"Second, the President's popularity has not translated into increased support for the Republican party or for the policies and approaches on domestic policy championed by the President."

"All of this suggests that while citizens became more comfortable with President Bush after September 11 and thought him to have the requisite leadership skills, they continue to harbor doubts about his priorities, loyalties, interests, and policies."

"But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism."

"Redistricting is a deeply political process, with incumbents actively seeking to minimize the risk to themselves (via bipartisan gerrymanders) or to gain additional seats for their party (via partisan gerrymanders)."

"With the parties at virtual parity and the ideological gulf between them never greater, the stakes of majority control of Congress are extremely high."
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