This ratio ranks above 56% of other such readings taken during the past year, pointing to a healthier-than-usual appetite for bullish bets over bearish.

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Past elections involved clashes of ideas and angry finger-pointing between the big parties.

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He also called Republican criticism of the changes "hypocrisy, " pointing to past support from Republican governors -- including Romney -- for waivers to the federal requirements.

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