What major political events near the turn of the century contributed to the political polarization in current U.S. political discourse?

DQ1 What major political events near the turn of the century contributed to the political polarization in current U.S. political discourse? How did events such as the impeachment of President Clinton and the election crisis of 2000 increase animosity between the political parties? Explain.

DQ2 In what ways did George W. Bush’s foreign policies and view of the role the United States should play in the world affect the nation’s involvement in the Middle East following the 9-11 attacks? When should the United States get involved with another country’s problems? Explain.