Views on the Deterioration of Congress

Former members of Congress discuss the current state of Congress and American politics. They highlight the gap between Republican former members and the Republican electorate on issues such as the legitimacy of Biden's election and opinions on January 6. Former members also raise concerns about political violence and rising threats faced by elected officials. They describe Congress as dysfunctional, polarized, and divided. Reforms they suggest include changes to the filibuster, reforming the committee system, and incentivizing bipartisanship. Despite their views on the state of Congress, many former members say they would run for office again. Lastly, they share their perspective on past presidents, with Democrats favoring Bill Clinton and Republicans favoring Ronald Reagan.