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...
by jpitney | Apr 2, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Congress, Uncategorized
Nahal Toosi at Politico: There are few bastions of bipartisanship left in Congress, but the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission was one. That is, until the fight over Brazil.More than a year after supporters of right-wing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro...
by jpitney | Apr 1, 2024 | Bipartisanship, Civility, Congress, Uncategorized
From the Congressional Management Foundation: A new survey confirms what many Americans already believe: Congress is not doing well. State of the Congress 2024 was based on a survey of senior congressional staff conducted by the Congressional Management Foundation...
