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By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire

Poll after poll suggests Americans are deeply split along partisan lines on most key issues. Signs of that abound, whether in the halls of Congress or on the midterm campaign trail.

Yet this week brought glimmers of hope for those who believe that finding common ground across rigid political boundaries is healthy for democracy.

In Arizona, Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs plans to select a former Republican mayor as her running mate, The New York Times reported.