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House approval of debt ceiling deal a triumph of the political center

  • Written by Matt Harris, Assistant Professor, Political Science, Park University
House approval of debt ceiling deal a triumph of the political centerThe U.S. Capitol, where on May 31, 2023, the House passed a debt limit deal on a bipartisan vote.AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana

Talking with a friend about the debt ceiling negotiations, I mentioned that there were incentives for centrists in Congress to cobble together a deal. My friend said, incredulously, “Do we actually have centrists in...

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