Why bipartisanship can’t work: the expert view – The Atlantic

a discussion between two Congressmen over details of the stimulus bill:

“GOP member: ‘I’d like this in the bill.’
“Dem member response: ‘If we put it in, will you vote for the bill?’
“GOP member:  ‘You know I can’t vote for the bill.’
“Dem member:  ‘Then why should we put it in the bill?’

Source: Why bipartisanship can’t work: the expert view – The Atlantic