Different Americans have different perspectives, life experiences and priorities. Roughly half the country doesn't think like you do. It doesn't make them wrong, it just makes them different than you.
I prefer an American government that functions with communication, collaboration and innovation (the way our Constitution was created). That way, far more Americans have skin in the game, and the weaker party is not trying to sabotage the stronger party.
And I believe in decency, honesty, intelligence and maturity from our leaders. That is the "substance" that I prefer. I believe that thinking that one's tribe has all the answers is egotistical, shallow and counter-productive. Unfortunately, there appear to be fewer and fewer who think like that. That's the way it goes, I guess.