Matthew GreenJun 1, 20234 minThe debt limit bill passes the HouseWhat the House's passage of the debt limit bill tells us about the speakership of Kevin McCarthy and political parties in Congress.
Matthew GreenJan 8, 20236 minThe struggle to select a SpeakerThe historic and dramatic election for Speaker underscores some basic features of Congress and congressional parties.
Matthew GreenDec 14, 20224 minCould a bipartisan coalition elect the next Speaker?State legislatures have sometimes chosen leaders with cross-party coalitions, but conditions in the U.S. House make it unlikely
Matthew GreenOct 5, 20223 minAssessing the “Commitment to America”Like other congressional party platforms, it isn’t likely to influence the election -- but it does serve other purposes.