Whatever the result of Tuesday’s midterm elections, the fundamental dynamics in Washington are unlikely to change. Neither party will have 60 votes in the Senate, the House GOP will still contain divided factions and the president will surely continue to focus on solidifying his major legislative accomplishment in Obamacare. While more bills may move in a Republican Congress, the same amount is likely to be signed into law as the last session either way.Keeping these limiting realities in mind, there will still be pressing national security issues demanding Congress’ attention during the lame duck and the new session in January. …read more
Source: American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research