In a recent commentary for the Chicago Tribune, former Congressman Dan Lipinski wrote "our two failing parties need to be shaken up by independents." During this episode of The Crisis Cast, Lissa & Thom get to the heart of the legislative gridlock in Washington -- our immovable party lines.  While Lipinski ponders a personal return to the campaign trail without party constraints, he is also leading the charge lift up independent candidates.  But what's standing in the way?  Many of the answers are revealed here.