Why Might a President's Attempt to Win Bipartisan Support for Legislation

question 66

Multiple Choice

Why might a president's attempt to win bipartisan support for legislation backfire, even when such an attempt could go over well with the public?

• A) No presidential action has won bipartisan support or praise in recent years, due to intense partisan polarization.
• B) The attempt may lead to more public bickering in Congress as the parties hash out differences and make compromises.
• C) Party loyalty and discipline can suffer-something a president may regret later when seeking support from his or her own party.
• D) Many political analysts suggest that the increasing numbers of people who call themselves independent still favor presidents who value party loyalty.

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