Ep. 153 - The U.S. Congress Today: Is Bipartisan Legislating Possible Anymore?

Political parties.  President George Washington warned against the rise of political parties (then, the Democratic-Republicans and the Federalists), going so far to say they could be used "to subvert the Power of the People" in his Farewell Address in 1796.  In our current Congress, we have seen play out what Washington was warning us against.  In this episode we are discussing bipartisanship and taking a look at just how feasible bipartisanship is in today's political climate.  We are thrilled to welcome two freshman members of congress: Rep. Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY).  Join our all-start student panel in this special episode as we discuss how these members of Congress have already worked together in Congress, how members interact with each other on the House floor and the future of bipartisan legislating!