An Ugly and Divisive General Election Begins

Politico: “But as the 102-day general election sprints to a start, the reality is that both parties, saddled with two of the most unpopular presidential nominees ever, are bracing for one of the ugliest and most divisive races in modern history. And with Trump’s penchant for the unpredictable, a contest that has already stretched the boundaries of traditional American political discourse is unlikely to become any more civil.”

“For all the talk of hope and optimism in Philadelphia, fear remains the most potent emotion stirring the base — of both parties.”