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A Biden Presidency and Republican-led Senate won’t lead to Congressional gridlocks
As former Vice President Joe Biden passes the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency and the battle for US Senate could last until January, many have started to discuss and debate on whether a Biden Presidency and a Republican-controlled Senate will lead to congressional gridlock.
My answer is No, based on three major aspects: issue priority, legislative capability, and strategic operations.
Priorities have changed
Admittedly, Biden has made a lot of campaign promises regarding health care and other agenda that would continue President Obama’s initiatives (e.g. ACA, expanding assistance, lowering eligibility, public option, etc.), which are likely halted by a Republican majority in the Senate. However, what should not be ignored is that Biden is not Obama. As a moderate Democrat, Biden’s ideology and issue positions are closer to the “center” than those of Obama, and thus more acceptable by the Republicans on the right side.
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