McEntee said the next administration can "play hardball more than we did with Congress." What techniques does political hardball use on lawmakers?
Explanation
Normal presidents negotiate with Congress through legislation, compromise, and committee hearings. McEntee's "playing hardball" statement signals a strategy of using executive power—executive orders,...
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