Could congressional Democrats, especially in the House, be doing more to slow down or oppose the Trump administration? Or do the numbers simply mean they’re out of power and have no ability to shape events? Special guest Dr. Matt Green, a political scientist who specializes in the powers of the House minority party, helps John and Seth sort all this out. The discussion covers the powers that minorities have in recruiting candidates, slowing legislative work, and messaging. We talk about what Democrats have done and could be doing on the budget, on the Signal scandal, and more. Plus we discuss pastries in Vienna.

Links

* Matt’s book Newt Gingrich: The Rise and Fall of a Party Entrepreneur (with Jeffrey Couch)

* Matt’s book Underdog Politics: The Minority Party in the U.S. House of Representatives

* Recipe for Kaiserschmarrn (Austrian scrambled pancakes)

* The original Sacher-Torte

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