Although many commentators have claimed [[gerrymandering]] is the reason for the increasing polarization in the United States, the evidence suggests that political polarization increased due to like-minded people moving to the same areas as each other.<ref>Persons, Sally (June 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/11/americans-sorting-themselves-along-party-lines-say/ Americans sorting themselves along party lines, says study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> | Although many commentators have claimed [[gerrymandering]] is the reason for the increasing polarization in the United States, the evidence suggests that political polarization increased due to like-minded people moving to the same areas as each other.<ref>Persons, Sally (June 11, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/jun/11/americans-sorting-themselves-along-party-lines-say/ Americans sorting themselves along party lines, says study]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved June 11, 2017.</ref> |