I'm about to become wildly unpopular ...

[ForgedCrank]

31. I don't see it

as an issue for myself.

As far as the primary point in your post, I read all this stuff here as well. I'm insulted multiple times daily with blanket insults about my location, religion, etc. I also see all the bad economy headlines, the complaints regarding lack of prosecution for the former ass and our opposition.
I see headlines as pure propaganda by default now. Only if I can read something and identify actual verifiable information will I take it seriously. Even the polls fall into that category now. The money machine is real, and I can see it clearly enough to filter them out.
All the poison and insults are real, but it won't stop me from doing what is right when it comes time to vote.

Do you live in a primarily red or blue state?
I would suggest expressing your concerns with local representatives regarding redistricting, etc. It helps, even though we don't always think it does.