When Congress devolves into perpetual conflict, each party's more militant voices gain influence at the expense of its deal-makers.
UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 27: Tea Party activist Ronald Kirby, of Alexandria, Va., holds a one man vigil outside of the Capitol near the Senate steps on Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, to encourage Senators to defund Obamacare.
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