This is an audio cast of the Frontline Program

divided states of America, Part 1.

["The World of America"]

There is not a liberal America and a conservative America.

There is the United States of America.

It was a promise of change to a divided country.

The President walked into the presidency

with an expectation that he would be able to reach across the aisle.

But in Washington, an epic battle.

The boss said the sky was blue. They said no.

Dealing with the White House was like dealing with a bowl of gel.

You could almost see the polarization. It was palpable.

We elected them to block Obama.

A resistance that became the political revolution.

So how is that?

Hope you change. You think working out for you?

The Tea Party rose up to say enough is enough.

You want to kill my grandparents? You come through me first.

["The World of America"]

They were just upset now with both parties.

The speaker of the house turns out he's a coward.

Why be here if you're not going to fight?

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