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Scenario

When Electoral Politics Derail Policy Progress

My team at the state legislature has been working on criminal justice reform for two years and the governor just killed it to avoid looking soft on crime before his reelection.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The subordination of long-term policy goals to short-term electoral calculations reveals how democratic cycles can obstruct meaningful reform.

Your guide for this
Aurelius
Aurelius works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Government — Policy, Regulation & Public Affairs?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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