Record levels of voter disenchantment with party nominees. Widespread anger at the party primary system. A race to the gutter in political rhetoric, accelerated by social media. Persistent chatter about rigged elections.

And even among dedicated voters, a nagging sense that the election process has spun out of control.

There’s little hyperbole in this summary of where things stand as the party conventions approach and the nation prepares to elect a new president and Congress.

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