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Bookmark or Share- The polarization in today’s Congress has roots that go back decadesFive decades ago, 144 House Republicans were less conservative than the most conservative Democrat, and 52 House Democrats were less liberal than the most liberal Republican, according to the analysis.
- Political Gridlock:The Ongoing Threat to American Democracypolitical gridlock was the shift to the “right” by both voters and politicians, in response to the government’s failure in handling crises in both the 1960s and 1970s.
- What Happens When Democracies Become Perniciously Polarized?At the elite level, deep political divides in Washington have crippled efforts at legislative compromise, eroded institutional and behavioral norms, and incentivized politicians to pursue their aims outside of gridlocked institutions, including through the courts.
- Understanding Political Gridlock: Causes and Solutions - InvestopediaGridlock is the political stalemate that occurs when the government is unable to act or pass laws because rival parties control different parts of the executive branch and the legislature....
- How Much Longer Can This Era Of Political Gridlock Last?Consider just a few record-setting patterns in the last several elections: Nine presidential elections in a row without either party experiencing a landslide (defined as a national popular vote...
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