by jpitney | May 12, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Civility, Congress, House of Representatives
At Politico, Speaker Mike Johnson spoke with Ryan Lizza and Rachel Bade: The person on the other side of the aisle is not an enemy. They’re a fellow American. Our enemies are like Hamas and Hezbollah and the people who are trying to kill us. These are our political...
by jpitney | Apr 28, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Congress
Paul Kane at WP: Their ideas ranged from a major rethinking of how the body works to symbolic changes that could be implemented next month if anyone had the willpower. Eliminate partisan gerrymandering for House districts. Reshape campaign laws to give candidates...
by jpitney | Apr 22, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Civility
Frank Bruni at NYT: When Charlie Baker, a former Massachusetts governor, was enjoying enormous favor and lofty approval ratings as a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state, he was also stressing the importance of humility. He was fond of quoting Philippians...
by jpitney | Apr 21, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Civility, Congress, Social Media
The closing words of Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), just before his resignation took effect: It’s typical at moments such as these to say ‘‘I have no regrets.’’ This is true legislatively and professionally. I accomplished my mission and got to chair the most...
by jpitney | Apr 15, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Civility, Congress, Crime, House of Representatives
Phil Kiko and Christine Leonard at The Hill: The vast divide between Democrats and Republicans seems wider than ever. On Capitol Hill, the daily rhetoric is so heated that bipartisan compromise seems elusive. While the current climate may seem insurmountable, strong...
by jpitney | Apr 7, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Congress, House of Representatives, Polarization
At Newsweek, Peter Weichlein explains why so many members and staff are leaving: The current dysfunction on daily display in the House—and to a lesser degree the Senate—has resulted in a toxic workplace that is simply no longer worth the sacrifice. How many of us want...
