What's Behind The Push To Revive Congressional Earmarks

Democrats in Congress are pushing to revive earmarking, a process that will allow legislators to direct federal spending to their districts. They see it as a way to push policies forward. But earmarks also come with baggage. We discuss the history and ethics of earmarking, and whether it can help break the gridlock in Congress. Jeffrey Lazarus and William Galston join Kimberly Atkins.