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Bipartisan Gridlock

Definition

Bipartisan gridlock describes a political situation where opposing parties prevent legislative progress due to fundamental disagreements. This condition arises when neither major political faction holds sufficient power to unilaterally pass legislation, resulting in stalemates on critical policy matters. It often manifests as an inability to achieve consensus on new laws or regulatory frameworks, impeding governmental action. Such a state can persist across multiple legislative sessions, affecting various sectors of the economy.