A recent Gallup poll reveals that a growing number of voters prefer same-party government, but that overall, independents prefer divided government.
When politicians cross party lines, it is often thought that they are betraying their partisan ideologies. Yet those who unwaveringly adhere to partisan ideologies are betraying common sense.
“…nothing is going to happen for the rest of the year…”
Rep. Steve LaTourette of Ohio announced his plans to retire today and not seek reelection for a tenth term. He is the second high-profile moderate Republican lawmaker to retire due to the prevailing political climate.
Partisan gridlock is a sign that Congress manages too many aspects of our lives at the federal level.
Richard Mourdock’s primary victory is an opportunity to examine the meaning of compromise, partisanship, and principle.
Today, the House voted 215 to 195 to pass a GOP proposed bill to extend the current student loan interest rate of 3.4%, instead of permitting the rate to double on July 1 to 6.8%.
