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Amateur hour in Congress: How political newcomers fuel gridlock and government shutdowns

By Rachel Porter, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
Jeff Harden, Professor of Political Science, University of Notre Dame
The public’s frustration with ‘politics as usual’ has led more political newcomers to win office. But amateurs are more likely to view bipartisanship as a concession, not a tool for advancing policy.The Conversation


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