What it will take to turn things around - Harvard Gazette

""A lot of people feel that the American dream is not real for them, that the country is not delivering what they want or need.""

""It's the college kids that are saying, 'I took out a loan and I'm coming out of college, and I can't get a job. This is simply not right. This is not fair.'""

""In recent decades legislators of both parties have largely surrendered their independence, in turn, to line up behind their president in partisan fashion.""

""The parties switching to a simple majority vote in the Senate to confirm judges has contributed to a perception of a more partisan swing in the judiciary.""

Mitt Romney emphasized the need for a unifying leader and effective governance to combat political divisiveness and foreign policy challenges. He identified income inequality as a significant factor contributing to polarization, with many feeling the American dream is unattainable. The rise of social media, influence of wealthy donors, and extreme party nominations further exacerbate the situation. Romney criticized the loss of legislative independence and the shift to a simple majority for judicial confirmations, which he believes has increased partisanship in the judiciary.

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