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The National Comedy

An interesting and almost comic situation in Congress is commented on by Wm. L. Daley, Washington representative of the National Editorial Association, in a recent news letter. It concerns control of the new Congress elected last Fall which seems within reach of either of the two parties that wants it.

Strangely enough, according to Mr. Daley, neither party appears to want control and its accompanying responsibilities. If the Republicans organize the new Senate and House, a coalition of Democrats and Insurgent Republicans can thwart their legislative plans, as has been demonstrated in certain recent instances. If the Democrats gain control, a Republican President could easily defeat any legislation not to his liking through the veto power.

So, whatever happens, it is very likely that the next Congress will be a rather futile body, incapable of any accomplishments upon which to appeal to the country in the elections of 1932. And neither party seems desirous of taking the responsibility of leadership when prospects of making political capital seem so remote.

Although the Republican radicals have made a lot of noise during the present session, they have not gotten very far with their socialistic program. In fact, it is quite evident that the country at large is getting out of patience with their visionary schemes and the obstructive tactics they have adopted in an effort to put them through.

Seldom, if ever, in the history of the country have national politics been in a more chaotic condition, and leaders of the various groups are all at sea with respect to the outcome. Therefore we may see unusual and even frantic efforts at buck-passing at Washington during the next few months. And buck-passing is an indoor sport at which politicians are past masters.

Their antics in this line between now and the next presidential election will assume the aspect of a national comedy.

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