“Root for gridlock” How does that work with the unsustainable financial situation the country is in? Don’t we need to avoid gridlock for a bit and make some investments in economic output (energy/productivity) to escape the debt crunch? Those types of investments never make it out of committee with a split government.
Thanks for the comment Dan. I think the best legislation is wrought in the crucible of compromise. The Inflation Reduction Act is a great example. No opposition just ends up loading all sorts of legislative bloat onto bills. I get the frustration though. Getting things done is hard
Good point. Maybe optimal legislation does come from split government. But it is frustrating that with today’s polarization it doesn’t feel like much progress with actual policy is likely to be made in the next 2-4 years.
“Root for gridlock” How does that work with the unsustainable financial situation the country is in? Don’t we need to avoid gridlock for a bit and make some investments in economic output (energy/productivity) to escape the debt crunch? Those types of investments never make it out of committee with a split government.
Thanks for the comment Dan. I think the best legislation is wrought in the crucible of compromise. The Inflation Reduction Act is a great example. No opposition just ends up loading all sorts of legislative bloat onto bills. I get the frustration though. Getting things done is hard
Good point. Maybe optimal legislation does come from split government. But it is frustrating that with today’s polarization it doesn’t feel like much progress with actual policy is likely to be made in the next 2-4 years.