Norman Ornstein, a highly respected and trusted political analyst, offers in-depth commentary on the American political system and its processes. With over 30 years of experience observing U.S. politics, Ornstein provides insightful analyses of the Washington political scene. He combines scholarship, hard journalism, and a practical understanding of human nature to not only comment on the political process but also actively engage in it. Ornstein is recognized as a leading pundit and an icon of the press, and he is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research and a columnist for Roll Call newspaper. He regularly appears on television and radio programs, including Nightline, Charlie Rose, All Things Considered, and The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. Ornstein even became the first "pollster" for the Comedy Central network. He has authored several books, including The Permanent Campaign and Its Future (2000), The Broken Branch: How Congress is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track (2008), and the New York Times best-seller It's Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism (2012). Ornstein also writes for prominent publications such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. Recognized as one of 100 outstanding Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy in 2012, Ornstein offers provocative commentary on key policies related to foreign policy, energy, and the economy. In his speeches, he addresses the issue of hyper-partisanship and the lack of compromise in the U.S. political climate, highlighting the potential consequences and possible solutions. Norman Ornstein's expertise and engaging style make him a highly sought-after speaker on politics and current affairs.
With a political climate that reveals an unprecedented level of hyper-partisanship and an extreme unwillingness to compromise, longtime political pundit and commentator, Norman Ornstein outlines how the U.S. Is on the brink of institutional collapse and doubled-over in deadlock. As chronicled in his recent book, It’s Even Worse Than It Looks: How the American Constitutional System Collided With the New Politics of Extremism (2012), Ornstein identifies the two primary causes behind this pernicious state of affairs. At the lead is the issue of party mismatch and a governing system that makes it difficult for majorities to act. In close second is the issue of party culpability and “asymmetric polarization.” With a unique sense of humor, extraordinary eye for detail and over 30 years in the field, Ornstein discusses specifically what each of these issues entails and their possible solutions.
