While WA’s politics are less polarized than most, divides exist, say top state politicos

One in four Washingtonians no longer speak to a friend or family member because of politics, according to a survey of residents, said Lt. Governor Denny Heck in a discussion on bridging divides across parties, part of Western’s annual Ralph Munro Institute for Civic Education seminar.  

“That’s very disturbing,” he said. And it’s not just political party versus political party, Heck added. It’s now within parties, especially in a Democratic majority state like Washington. 

“We’re way too polarized for our own good, and it will cost us dearly,” he said.