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Congress may be getting exactly the behavior its election system rewards
A new commentary argues that the behavior of members of Congress reflects what the American election system actually incentivizes, rather than any individual failing. The piece suggests that repeated dysfunction on Capitol Hill should be understood as the predictable output of the incentives built into how lawmakers win office. The argument is drawing attention as debates over congressional gridlock and electoral reform continue.
Why now: Ongoing frustration with congressional gridlock has renewed debate about whether electoral incentives drive lawmakers' behavior.
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- Congress may be getting exactly the behavior its election system rewards · Federal News Network
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