As we reach the halfway point of our series, we examine the “do nothing Congress” obstructionism that was made famous by Harry Truman. As we have seen currently, Congress’ inability to simply elect a Speaker of the House, House members not passing one piece of legislation, pushing for time on cable news, as well as doing weekly podcasts about their plight for the American people. Even though they vote against every single bill that is designed to help their constituents.

This wasn’t something new to the members of this Congress. The obstructionism ethos of radical Republican members started thirty years ago. It was started by a twice failed congressional candidate and professor. He realized that aisle crossing and compromise was killing their party. So getting bomb throwers into government was better.

Most importantly, it would make him famous and give him power.

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