NYT - The Center No Longer Holds

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The article doesn't add a whole lot to the debate, but this nugget was interesting:

Consider a G.O.P. tactic that has come to be called "catch and release." After the leadership has assured itself that a controversial bill will pass, moderate Republicans are released to cast highly publicized votes of "conscience." This is one reason why so many big bills end up magically squeaking through with no votes to spare.