By: Michael Gold, Carl Hulse
Republicans lined up a series of doomed votes in their final hours, hoping to portray Democrats as obstructionists. But some conceded that their party was more likely to be punished.
Carl Hulse is the Chief Washington Correspondent at The New York Times. With extensive experience covering government, politics, and public policy, he writes the "On Washington" column and explores themes related to elections, international affairs, and current events. Hulse is also the author of "Confirmation Bias" and has been featured in numerous publications, including The Chicago Tribune and The Philadelphia Inquirer.
