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Congress torn between governing and campaigning ahead of Election Day
Original: The closer Congress gets to Election Day, the harder it becomes to choose between governing and campaigning
With Election Day approaching, members of Congress face growing tension between legislating in Washington and returning home to campaign. As the election calendar tightens, time for lawmaking shrinks, forcing lawmakers and party leaders to weigh which legislative priorities can advance before campaigning takes over. Observers note this seasonal standoff is a recurring feature of US politics, but its intensity rises as the vote nears.
Why now: The nearing US election is heightening attention on how campaign season disrupts congressional business.
Evidence
- The closer Congress gets to Election Day, the harder it becomes to choose between governing and campaigning · Federal News Network
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