When I came to Congress I represented a deep red district and dreamed of bipartisanship. And I was proud to retain support from Independent and Republican voters and outperform the party brand by double-digits. But the one place I found no bipartisanship was on the Hill.
Perriello reflects on his experience in Congress and the challenges of bipartisanship.
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