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The Deal That Broke America: How One Political Compromise Reshaped the Nation The Deal That Broke America: How One Political Compromise Reshaped the Nation Estimated read: 12–15 minutes Startling statistic: By several measures — polarization indices, congressional approval ratings, and the frequency of government shutdown threats — the United States has become more politically fractured since the late 20th century than at almost any time in modern history. But pinpointing a single cause is tricky….