Congressional Dysfunction

GOP Lawmakers Exit as Congress Suffers Dysfunction They Enabled

GOP lawmakers, frustrated with dysfunctional Congress, head for the exits. This is the story, or at least the narrative being presented. But let’s be honest, the situation is a bit more complex, isn’t it? It’s almost as if the very people who contributed to this dysfunction are now feigning surprise and, well, heading for the door. It’s a curious spectacle, this mass exodus.

The writing appears to be on the wall, and the reality of potential legal troubles related to certain actions taken while in office could be a factor. The fact that the GOP seems unwilling to rein in certain behaviors, despite having the power to do so, raises questions.… Continue reading

Schumer’s Move: Forcing Republicans to Read GOP Bill Delays Vote

Schumer to force reading of 1,000-page GOP mega bill, delaying it by half a day. This whole situation feels like a long overdue reckoning, doesn’t it? The idea that politicians are voting on bills they haven’t even read is, frankly, mind-boggling. Schumer forcing the reading of a 1,000-page Republican mega-bill, even if it only delays things by half a day, is a step in the right direction. It’s a basic expectation, really, that those making laws actually understand what they’re voting on.

It’s not like this is a new problem. People have been griping about the sheer size and complexity of legislation for ages.… Continue reading