The only obvious truth/fact in politics is if you are Democrat you see everything shaded in that light and if Republican then shaded in that light.

No side is open minded and will not tolerate anything being said (whether truth or fact)from the opposing viewpoint.

An objective (space alien) probably would see BOTH sides as non-factual and both sides with a lot of baggage.

The U.S. fought a Civil War because there were 2 ways of believing. Generally beliefs are about EMOTION and not facts/truths. We fight another emotional Civil War now as Red and Blue states. It is a shame the U.S. as mighty as it is, can't develop moral leaders so that the country is managed morally by what ever emotional side turns out more voters.