The total constipation of Congress also affects what the parties can campaign on. With a semi-functional government, you can't promise the moon in your platform because you might have to try to enact it. But guaranteed inaction lets us promise voters the most sweeping reforms.
-
-
Show this thread
-
It's funny that we spent the entire Democratic primary fighting over whose health care plan was bold enough when today it's hard to imagine that a health bill would even come before Congress in the 18 months we have left to pass anything.
Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.