Dem Lawmaker Wants Open Primaries

Rep. Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.) talks to TRNS about a new plan called “Make Congress Work.” The 12-step plan was crafted by the bipartisan group “No Labels,” with which Cooper is affiliated. The plan is aimed at breaking gridlock, reducing polarization, and promoting constructive debate. Cooper also discusses the current push in Congress to extend payroll tax cuts, unemployment benefits and Medicare reimbursement rates before the end of the year.

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