According to Joanne Freeman (Links to an external site.), the party politics in the American Congress reflected the violence which led up to the American Civil War. Violence was a tactic developed by Southern Democrats and ultimately adopted by Northern Republicans as well.

According to the presenters, the 14th Amendment was a result of the belief held by Southern Democrats that the gains won by the Union during the Civil War should be made permanent.

According to Edward Ayers (Links to an external site.), political affiliation in the US is closely tied to regional values and beliefs.

Ayers also stipulates that political affiliation is immune to change. History shows that most regions in the United States have never changed their party loyalty. The American South has been solidly Democratic since the Civil War.

Norman Ornstein is a staunch supporter of the electoral college in its current form. He states that since by 2040 70% of Americans will reside in the largest 15 cities, the electoral college will become more democratic over time.

According to PEW Research, Republican influencers outnumber Democrats on Twitter.

According to PEW, a small minority of users is responsible for the vast majority of Tweets on Twitter.