Reader comments: U.S. polarizing, Clinton warns

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Fair Voter | 3:14 a.m. July 13, 2008
The ranked-choice voting method discourages the polarizing mud-slinging encouraged by the two-party system, but Democrats haven't done much more than Republicans in bringing that reform about.

Utah Republicans won't give up their illegitimately-acquired power without more public pressure.

Why haven't Utah Democrats proposed these reforms to apply the pressure?
Dave | 7:36 a.m. July 13, 2008
Perhaps we could start 'bussing' voters.
A prime example | 10:43 a.m. July 13, 2008
The government has set the example. If they want people to compromise, perhaps the two political parties should show us the way.
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Former Pres. Bill Clinton speaks in Philadelphia. He says campaign achievements are overshadowed by distance between Americans. (Tom Mihalek, Associated Press)
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Former Pres. Bill Clinton speaks in Philadelphia. He says campaign achievements are overshadowed by distance between Americans.