GOP Faces Reclaiming Relevance After Power Shift to White House
Congress looks to reclaim relevance after ceding power to the White House. The situation, as it currently stands, is a complex one, with the legislative branch appearing to grapple with a diminished role in the face of an increasingly powerful executive. It’s almost as if the very nature of governance is being tested, and the balance of power, once carefully enshrined, seems to be shifting. This dynamic, and the desire to reassert congressional authority, seems to be a major source of contention.
The core of the problem, according to a fair number of people, isn’t just a matter of institutional drift, but a conscious choice made by a specific faction within Congress.… Continue reading