It’s an interesting observation. What works in business does not necessarily translate to politics. You can do many things in business to win. Those same things don’t win in politics. Why?
Generally, in business you are dealing one on one. You want a contract with me and I want a contract with you. There is back and forth, sometimes name calling, sometimes stalling, but ultimately we want the same thing. You want the contract and I want the contract and where we ultimately wind up is based on the bluster and thick skins of the negotiators and finally, did we get a deal we can live with.
In politics it’s completely different. While at times you may be dealing one on one it is rare. And both parties do NOT want the same thing. There is significantly more power with a group than with one on one negotiations. Especially if you have a willing enemy, the press, to effectively sabotage any message that you espouse.
Power is also a big issue that is different. I may want you as a contractor because you are the best out there. But let’s face reality...there are others that are almost as good as you. When you are negotiating under that condition you will take more than give.
The leader of the Senate can be as powerful, if not more so, than the President. As long as he has the backing of his party he is of equal stature. If either party then does not have equal goals, i.e., we both want a contract, then there are real problems with getting things done.
Not really addressing your points but what I believe is part of the problem.
More later if I have time.
Thank you for your thoughtful reply.
If you were Kelly, would you stay? And if you stayed, what about the next time it happened?
All I am asking for is no next time.... and I don’t know if my prayers will be answered.
Must run. Mrs. Strac is calling.
Be well.