which term better describes political paties in American politics, divisive or unifying? why?

In recent history, the late Lee Atwater ("Boogieman") and of the last few election cycles, Karl Rove, were masters at creating hype over wedge issues that would rally the GOP base. These were definitely divisive tactics that were basically pandering strategies for votes. The other was using fear to frighten people, which worked perfectly for them after 9/11. However, the people have awakened and have determined this is not advantageous to them, their families, nor the country.

Divisive...people disagree. It's human nature. When Congress agrees people need to pay attention.

Divisive and have been since 1980. Unfortunately.

Divisive. But booze brings us all back together. I can vouch for this

Devisive............ever since Bush said "Either you are for us or you're against us".Many thought he meant terrorists,however he also meant politically.Anyone who tried to oppose him were called anti-american.

Divisive....they simply will never stop bickering.