Bridging the Political Divide: A Chance to Unify Congress

TL/DR

• The increasing political polarization in the US, where party affiliation often trumps national unity, has led to governmental gridlock and a breakdown of compromise.

• Both major parties have manipulated electoral processes and the resulting stalemate in Congress has forced other branches of government, like the presidency and the Supreme Court, to overstep their traditional roles.

• A bipartisan coalition in Congress is needed, particularly, the Democratic party needs to reach across the aisle, to elect a Speaker who can represent all members and overcome the paralysis caused by extreme factions.