Posted 12/29/2023, 9:00:49 AM
Toxic Political Atmosphere Driving Some MPs to Exit, Raising Concerns about Discouraging Good Candidates
- Several MPs not seeking re-election cite current "toxic atmosphere" in politics
- Veteran MPs lament loss of cross-party cooperation and rise of excessive partisanship
- Social media driving confrontational style and politics oriented toward scoring partisan points
- Committees and legislative work happening out of the spotlight still find cooperation and progress
- Worry that excessive partisanship and personal attacks could discourage good people from seeking office