Why Our Politics Are Stuck In 2016
FiveThirtyEight Politics
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Understanding Government Shutdowns and Political Divisions
The chapter explores the motivations behind politicians advocating for a government shutdown amidst internal divisions within political parties. It delves into the behavior of Congress in a polarized political landscape and the impact of party dominance on collaboration. Additionally, it examines the significance of policy preferences and priorities within the same party, using the example of the mayoral race in Los Angeles.
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