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Title: What explains Johnson’s extraordinary success in passing his domestic agenda th Post by: Logan on Apr 16, 2018 What explains Johnson’s extraordinary success in passing his domestic agenda through Congress?
Title: Re: What explains Johnson’s extraordinary success in passing his domestic agenda th Post by: sjbux on Apr 17, 2018 Johnson made sure he knew who would support each bill, knew what the specific desires were of those who might be brought to support a measure, and knew how to cajole those who did not want to support it. He rewarded supporters with phone calls, personal notes, White House invitations, and special services in their states and districts, and he never hesitated to punish opponents. He came to office with a Democratic majority in both houses of Congress and a nation mourning a fallen president. He used that circumstance, plus his incredible legislative skill, to move significant legislation through an often reluctant Congress.
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