Danh ngôn của Thomas E. Mann (Sứ mệnh: 6)

In addition to the decline in competition, American politics today is characterized by a growing ideological polarization between the two major political parties.
But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism.
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.