With the emergence of Mitt Romney as the presumptive Republican nominee, the presidential campaign should enter a serious phase given the gravitas of the issues. Yet the sorry state of American politics means that the chances of a meaningful debate over these difficult and indeed potentially intractable issues confronting the nation are not good. That said, what should form an agenda for both candidates if there were to be a candid exchange of views and presentation of specific policies and plans to address these issues?
First and most importantly, Governor Romney and President Barack Obama need to explain to the public how each plans to lead a government that is badly broken. Whoever wins in November will face a politically and bitterly divided Congress. And even if one party wins control of both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, a super majority of 60 votes in the Senate required to guarantee passage of legislation will not be achieved perpetuating gridlock and stalemate on Capitol Hill.
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