I should clarify that I'm inquiring whether or not not dating based on religion or race is considered political, because if it is, it brings into question the i

I should clarify that I'm inquiring whether or not not dating based on religion or race is considered political, because if it is, it brings into question the idea that estrangement for political reasons is a relatively new phenomenon. It might be better to suggest estrangement for political party affiliation might be relatively new.