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America on edge

Analysts warn of heightened risk of violence over election; data shows far right to be lethal

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Businesses in the streets around the White House in Washington are boarding up their premises as they prepare for possible violence during this week's presidential election. PHOTO: REUTERS

Businesses in the streets around the White House in Washington are boarding up their premises as they prepare for possible violence during this week's presidential election.

PHOTO: REUTERS

Nirmal Ghosh US Bureau Chief In Washington, Nirmal Ghosh

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Across the chasm of the United States' political divide, each side views the other not just as those with different political ideology, but as an enemy.
The more they denigrate each other, which they do, the harder their attitude.
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