Most polarizing election in the past 70 years

[Pericles]

2016. Both candidates and parties were so negative about each other. The statements made about Trump, how 'unfit' for the presidency he was, weren't normal, and in fact Obama and Clinton mentioned this admitting they were rougher on him than Romney and McCain. 'Lock her up' or a chant like that was not seen in previous elections. The election played on America's deep societal and racial divisions. It is very revealing that in the exit poll 85% of voters said they 'just want it to be over.' 2016 was unprecedented in so many ways, and the wounds it inflicted on America are still now only beginning to be felt.