Introduction

Radical partisanship is fueled by aggressive personality traits, strong partisan attachments And most of all the alignment of partisanship with the parties social identities and group attitudes. The Republican party's increasingly nativist and white identity means it will soon represent an ethnic minority Seeking to maintain political power over a diverse multi-ethnic majority. That loss of social, economic and political status is sure to drive more partisan conflict Including ethno-partisan violence and authoritarian efforts to retain power against the will of the people.