"The Republicans? They're just the opposition. The Senate is the enemy." -variously attributed (usually to former Speaker Tip O'neil) There's really nothing quite like a good inter-chamber standoff on the Hill. Most of the time, I think, inter-chamber conflict is overstated; many of the disputes are partisan rather than chamber, and the chamber leaders tend to have good bargaining relationships. But when things break down, they can really break down. And that's when you can start seeing some real fireworks, as
North vs. South (side of the Capitol, that is)
North vs. South (side of the Capitol, that…
North vs. South (side of the Capitol, that is)
"The Republicans? They're just the opposition. The Senate is the enemy." -variously attributed (usually to former Speaker Tip O'neil) There's really nothing quite like a good inter-chamber standoff on the Hill. Most of the time, I think, inter-chamber conflict is overstated; many of the disputes are partisan rather than chamber, and the chamber leaders tend to have good bargaining relationships. But when things break down, they can really break down. And that's when you can start seeing some real fireworks, as