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Americans Say Citizens Can Lead Congress to Common Ground

Original: Americans Say the People Can Lead Congress to Common Ground; It Appears They Are Right

The Fulcrum reports that a majority of Americans believe ordinary citizens, not politicians, can bridge the partisan divide in Congress, and argues the evidence supports that view. The piece points to citizen-led deliberation and cross-partisan engagement as forces already pushing lawmakers toward compromise, suggesting public initiative may be more effective than leadership from within Washington itself.

Why now: Ongoing partisan gridlock in Congress keeps attention focused on whether the public can push lawmakers toward compromise.

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