Political Entrenchment

THE ABSENCE of competitive congressional districts takes a toll on the political process. As one keen observer of the matter told us yesterday, with "polarizing, tough issues" such as immigration or the war in Iraq, members of Congress are "worried about taking a rational position" because they f...

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