Two GOP Leaders Divided on Divided Government

New York Times: “Speaker Paul Ryan says he has had it with Republicans and Democrats sharing power, complaining that it breeds dysfunction and prevents major accomplishments.”

“In contrast, Senator Mitch McConnell, the majority leader, says those periods when the parties split control of Congress and the White House are the ideal time to get big things done.”

“One of these Republican leaders — their differing views shaped by their individual experiences and the characteristics of their chambers — is likely to get an opportunity to prove his political theory correct next year.”