Stuck

For every American frustrated with a Congress that has become stuck, this book is vital. Maya Kornberg provides a spirited analysis of changemaking cohorts of legislators, with special attention to the transformative impact of the Watergate babies class of 1974, and offers a roadmap to revitalize Congress while curbing excessive presidential power.
—Julian E. Zelizer, author of In Defense of Partisanship

As a former member of Congress dedicated to improving the institution, I know how urgent it is to fix our politics. This lively and insightful book captures the experiences of politicians trying to make change, offers thoughtful analysis of distortions in our political system, and suggests pragmatic solutions to strengthen our democracy.
—Derek Kilmer, former member of Congress and Chair of the House of Representatives Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

Maya Kornberg has written an important book about how to make Congress work better. This is not the standard academic tome. Focusing on the largest groups of newly elected members over the past fifty years, she identifies obstacles and suggests solutions. A useful and readable exploration of a critical problem.
—Elizabeth Holtzman, former member of Congress and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of Congresswomens Caucus

Stuck is a powerful reminder that the existence of political violence is not new, but in todays political environment, campaign money and media (especially social media) have added fuel to the burning fire. Stuck is a must-read to understand the barriers to change in todays Congress while also offering seeds of hope for getting unstuck.
—Donna Edwards, former member of Congress and Executive Director of the Center for a New Democracy

A clever construct and many insightful interviews with members from three pivotal congressional classes enable Maya Kornberg to trace change in Congress, in the broader political context, from 1974 until today. A valuable contribution to our understanding of Congress.
—Norman Ornstein, American Enterprise Institute

Maya Kornbergs Stuck, by tracing the evolution of Congress from the Watergate class of 1974 through the Trump revolution, presents timely insights into why the current Congress is ceding its authority to an expansive executive. Essential reading for anyone eager to better understand todays political dynamics.
—Andrea Mitchell, NBC News