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1. 1. In Covid's Wake

   How Our Politics Failed Us

   

   In Covid’s Wake examines political and institutional responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that many governments abandoned preexisting plans and relied on sweeping emergency measures. The authors analyze how those choices affected inequality, schooling, and public debate—how science and dissent were politicized—and argue for preserving liberal toleration, openness to uncertainty, and honest public deliberation in future crises.

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2. 2. Insecure Majorities

   Congress and the Perpetual Campaign

   

   This book argues that the persistent fragility of congressional majorities — the near-constant possibility that control of the House or Senate will flip — fundamentally reshapes how lawmakers and party leaders behave: they spend more time campaigning than governing, prioritize electoral protection of vulnerable members, employ procedural maneuvers and strategic agenda-setting to insulate their coalitions, and use symbolic or messaging votes to mobilize supporters. Drawing on systematic evidence from both chambers, it shows how these electoral pressures help explain contemporary polarization, legislative gridlock, and the evolution of party leadership and institutional rules in modern Congress.

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