Now, as America gears up for elections in November, the gap between Democrats and Republicans seems wider than ever. Issues like abortion and the green agenda polarise communities across the country. So much so that in one state, some residents are taking radical action.
On the west coast, Democrat-led Oregon sits next to the Republican state of Idaho.
But despite its left-leaning reputation, a huge swathe of the east of Oregon is conservative and votes Republican.
Now, fed up with being run by liberals who outnumber them in the cities, they’re campaigning to move the state line and join Idaho.
Twelve counties have already voted in favour of breaking away – with one more – Crook County – voting this week.
