In "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop," political scientist Lee Drutman delivers a critical and timely examination of the American political system's current trajectory towards dysfunction. With a blend of historical insight, democratic theory, and the latest political science research, Drutman lays bare the toxic cycle of two-party warfare that threatens the very foundations of American democracy. The book illuminates how this entrenched binary conflict not only erodes political norms and institutions but also fosters a divisive culture where compromise becomes impossible, and opponents transform into enemies. Drutman's narrative is both a diagnosis of our political ailments and a bold prescription for healing, advocating for a multiparty democracy that could reinvigorate American politics by diluting the zero-sum game that fuels partisan animosity. Through a persuasive argument, Drutman posits that the salvation of American democracy lies in embracing electoral reforms that encourage the proliferation of more political parties. He convincingly shows how a multiparty system, achievable through reforms that do not necessitate amending the Constitution, could restore flexibility, responsiveness, and stability to the electoral process. By recounting the historical shifts that led to the current polarized landscape and analyzing the structural barriers that sustain it, "Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop" offers a way forward out of the partisan quagmire. This book is not just a critique but a beacon of hope for all who yearn for a more representative, functional, and inclusive democracy.