It’s not very often that Republicans and Democrats agree on significant policy matters, so when the two parties simultaneously called for quick passage of law enforcement reform legislation to address police brutality and racial bias, a rare bipartisan deal seemed possible.

But rather than sending a bill to President Trump’s desk, Republicans and Democrats by the end of last week were nowhere near a compromise, and the upcoming election may be to blame.

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