Divided government after US midterms could curb policy moves but raise foreign conflict risks

A divided government after the US midterm elections could restrain government intervention by slowing legislation. But political gridlock combined with a weakening economy could also push the president toward foreign policy, increasing the risk of further conflict. In a November 2 interview with David Lin, Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University, said a Democratic takeover of both the House and Senate looked increasingly likely. He had previously expected Republicans to lose the House while potentially retaining the Senate, but said he had become more pessimistic about their chances of keeping the Senate.

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