The President, Congress, and Party Polarization
A panel of scholars and media members discussed how party polarization impacts the relationship between the legislative and executive branches.… read more
A panel of scholars and media members discussed how party polarization impacts the relationship between the legislative and executive branches. The panelists also talked about how power has shifted between the president and Congress in recent years. This event was part of a conference hosted by the U.S. Capitol Historical Society and American University’s Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies. close
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- David Barker Director American University->Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies
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James A. Thurber Founder and Director American University->Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies
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