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Commentators Argue Congress's Chaotic Behavior Is Rationally Incentivized

Original: In Our Current System, Congress’s Crazy Behavior Is Actually Rational

An argument is circulating in US commentary that members of Congress behave dysfunctionally not out of irrationality but because the current political system rewards such behavior. Pieces appearing across major outlets contend that incentives like primary elections, partisan media and fundraising make obstruction and grandstanding the rational career strategy. The framing has drawn attention as a way to explain recurring gridlock, shutdown brinkmanship and institutional dysfunction in Washington.

Why now: Ongoing frustration with congressional gridlock and dysfunction keeps debate about structural incentives in American politics active.

US CongressAmerican Enterprise InstituteThe Washington PostThe Hill

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• In Our Current System, Congress’s Crazy Behavior Is Actually Rational · American Enterprise Institute - AEI
• In our current system, Congress’s crazy behavior is actually rational · The Hill
• In our current system, Congress’s crazy behavior is actually rational · The Washington Post
• In our current system, Congress’s crazy behavior is actually rational · The Washington Post

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