PNAS study: When districts elect political newcomers over career politicians, congressional dysfunction tends to increase. The very outsiders many voters hope will “fix” Congress contribute to the partisan divisions that keep it from functioning.

> The ongoing government shutdown shows how hard it has become for Congress to do its most basic job: keeping the government running. Ending the stalemate will require lawmakers from both parties to strike a deal – a reminder that legislative progress depends on bipartisanship.

Some people still pretending that the GOP is acting in good faith and they just like, want a good deal man.