Ezra Klein On The Roots Of America's Political Polarization

Throughout the impeachment process of President Donald Trump, rancor has erupted between Republicans and Democrats in both the House and the Senate over whether Trump’s actions merit being removed from office. Unlike the prior impeachments of Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton, however, Trump’s impeachment appears to be split along party lines.

When Clinton was impeached, Republicans joined with Democrats in rejecting two of the articles of impeachment sent to the Senate. When Trump was impeached, however, neither article of impeachment garnered a single vote from a Republican.