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Bipartisanship in Congress isn't about being nice – it's about cold, hard numbers

  • Written by Daniel Palazzolo, Professor of Political Science, University of Richmond
imagePresident Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meet Feb. 1 with Republican lawmakers, including Sens. Mitt Romney and Susan Collins, to discuss a coronavirus relief package.AP/Evan Vucci

Before he was even inaugurated as president, Joe Biden, elected at a time of strong political polarization, emphasized the importance of bipartisanship in...

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