True. Partisanship is very much on the rise - it is most disturbing. I point out in The GOP is not the Party of Lincoln - A Brief History. Part II: Progressive Booaloo that partisanship has been on the rise since the 19th century and provide citations.
Hell, it can be seen when looking at the electoral history of Minnesota and how it is becoming a swing state.
RE: Just a reminder, if you are thinking about Voter ID Laws