Will the dramatic burst of bipartisanship in Congress last?
For all its procedural power, America’s hard right has had stunningly little influence on policy
Something remarkable just happened in American politics. Despite intense polarisation, a burst of bipartisanship has enabled Congress to pass vital legislation, over the objections of hard-core obstructionists in the House of Representatives. How was this possible?
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This article appeared in the United States section of the print edition under the headline “The centre holds”
United States April 27th 2024
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