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Analysis: United but divided

By LIZ SIDOTI

AP National Political Writer

WASHINGTON – America is united in its frustration over the economy, over Washington, over where the country is heading.

But it’s deeply split about how to fix some of the nation’s biggest woes – a ballooning federal debt, near 10 percent joblessness and a sluggish recovery.

Now a divided government could be taking shape, with President Barack Obama and ascendent Republicans facing only two options: compromise or stalemate.