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Revolving Gridlock
Because of competing interests and influence in the legislative system, action is often slow or stymied.
Batten professor Craig Volden knows about congressional gridlock. His work, Revolving Gridlock, examines the factors that influence policy action versus policy inertia.
According to his research, the success of Congress may depend less on party affiliation and more on political passion.