I'd argue that one side (R) does have a rather sizeable advantage. It may look equal from the near 50/50 splits in the House and Senate, but don't be mistaken, they aren't representing nearly equal numbers of actual people.I don’t know how common it is, but the question of “how in-power are they?” is meaningful. With a near 50/50 split of votes and the congressional balance, it’s probably not impossible. It’s not like one side has a huge advantage.
Such is our system. It provides a tangible advantage to one side, which allows them to "govern" (read obstruct) co-equally despite representing a clear and shrinking minority.
Advantage, GOP
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