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Commentary argues Congress's chaotic behavior is rational
Original: In our current system, Congress’s crazy behavior is actually rational
A widely syndicated opinion piece arguing that Congress's seemingly irrational conduct is actually a rational response to the incentives of the current American political system is running in The Washington Post, The Hill and promoted by the American Enterprise Institute. The argument, which has been picked up across US political media, suggests lawmakers' dysfunction follows logically from the rules and electoral pressures they operate under.
Why now: US political dysfunction and congressional gridlock are again in the news, prompting debate over systemic incentives.
US CongressThe Washington PostThe HillAmerican Enterprise Institute
Evidence
- 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 · 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
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