The US political system’s persistently low approval ratings stem in part from the fact that it seems to reward obstructionism rather than constructive bipartisan action. At some point, voters will react against a system that amplifies differences and suppresses shared goals, and policy formation will revert to its more effective pragmatic mode.
美国政治制度的持续性低支持率部分源于其奖励从中作梗而不奖励建设性跨党派行动这一事实。总有一天，选民会起来反对放大分歧、抑制共同目标的制度，而政策体系会恢复到更高效的实用主义模式。问题在于，“总有一天”是哪一天。