Word: gridlocking
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...accomplishments." At a minimum, Clinton's maneuvers will make it harder for either party to propose or accept cuts in spending and entitlements, which they both know is necessary in order to keep the deficit from ballooning again. At worst, the President's tactics were a harbinger of broader gridlock to come. Said a veteran Democratic Party official: "I don't know how Clinton is going to govern, given the tenor of what he is doing...
Despite the overwhelming Republican victory, only 15 percent of those polled expect less governmental gridlock. But 52 percent said there would actually be more gridlock. And only 32 percent saw signs of a new era; 63 percent it was "politics as usual."Post your opinion on theElection '94bulletin board...
...optimistic. She said she expects "two years of gridlock...
...think it's awful," said John H. Grenzke '98. "It'll lead to far more gridlock with Clinton. The Republicans just aren't used to having power in the House...
...Barrettsays the "election comes as close as we've come to a realigning election." The next few days will have a conciliatory tone -- however, expect vicious, bloody fights after Congress gets down to business, he says. "After we get through this interlude, we'll see a lot of gridlock on any real initiatives," he says. The reason? While the GOP cleaned up, it didn't get enough seats to override a handy little thing called a presidential veto.Post your opinion to theElection '94bulletin board