Mainstream news coverage has a hard time making subtle distinctions between the behavior of the two political parties, when Democratic and Republican tactics are blatantly different
British historian Lord Acton once opined that "Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption." To put an end to politicization of the law, comprehensive constitutional reform is the key. This should include implementation of rule of law, and the elections that are free of charge to all candidates, in order to cut symbiotic ties between government and business. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.