Though certainly not the first to do so, Obama vividly demonstrated in 2008 and 2012 the effectiveness of bare knuckle politics in destroying the idea of a unified nation. Many citizens agree with the assessment that during his presidency, Mr. Obama has effectively nullified the motto, “E Pluribus Unum.” Using “us-versus-them” rhetoric, he bragged, “If they bring a knife to the fight, we bring a gun.” In his effort to generate an upsurge in voting in the 2010 midterm elections, candidate Obama vigorous exploited identity politics by pitting groups against each other, urging Latinos to “punish our enemies.” Such examples have not been lost on either Hillary or Donald. Both seek to exploit divisions by tapping into the anger and fear of frustrated, disaffected voters over perceived favored positions, benefits, and advantages gained by “the other.” Unifying identity politics with the gender wars in her endorsement of Hillary...(Read Full Article)