Business groups breathe sigh of relief over prospect of divided government
Posted on AllSides November 9th, 2020
From The Center
Lobbying firms are telling their clients that two more years of divided government is the best-case scenario and most likely outcome of the 2020 elections.
Business groups had been bracing for a blue sweep that carried with it the risk of progressive policies and ramped-up regulations. Instead, the prospect of a split Congress and the gridlock that comes with it is being welcomed by many clients.
“Typically, my clients are happier when there’s a divided government. It’s a little bit more stable and they can plan better for the...