Divided government when neither party controls the entire government, is the best time, the best time and some would argue the only time when you can do really big stuff.
Mitch McConnell: “Divided government when neither party controls the entire government, is the best time, the best time and some would…”
On the recordSeptember 22, 2011
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Senator Mitch McConnell argues that divided government can lead to significant legislative achievements.
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