Congress is not the same, retiring lawmakers say. Can the institution still do its job?
Voters routinely give Congress rock-bottom approval ratings, saying the institution is unaccountable and ineffective. Some members of Congress would appear to agree. A near-record number of 68 lawmakers have said they will not run for reelection this cycle. Some are eyeing higher office, while others are leaving public service entirely. “They’re looking for a better … Read more