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We're having conversations about this political moment in America. How divisive it can be. Today, we get perspective from two former lawmakers who left their parties and became unaffiliated. Cheri Jahn is a former Democrat who represented Wheat Ridge in the state house and senate for 18 years. Rob Witwer is a former Republican who represented western Jefferson County from 2005 to 2008.