We don't need the "political divide" narrowed. The differences in policies of the major parties remain stark, and the issues involved are even more serious since the gubmit fell into the hands of looters and vandals. The people who argue Democrats need to become more like Republicans to win elections are fools. There's no point winning elections if it means abandoning ethics and science. The voters who were conned will either eventually wise up or keep consuming the toxic mendacities of the right, but Democrats should stick to their principles.