Tag #Political Transitions

How do the varying levels of public profile among incoming lawmakers affect the difficulty of covering the transition to a new Congress?

The article highlights the difficulty of covering the transition to a new Congress, emphasizing the sheer number of new representatives and senators. The author's personal experience illustrates the time commitment involved in learning the new members' identities, particularly in the House, where many are relative unknowns. This necessitates significant effort to familiarize oneself with the incoming lawmakers and their backgrounds.