How did Congressional political gridlock during President Obama's administration affect government?

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Responses

It gave lobbyists and interest groups increased influence to swing votes.
It gave lobbyists and interest groups increased influence to swing votes.

It prevented budget deficits, since no new spending could be implemented.
It prevented budget deficits, since no new spending could be implemented.

It forced the government to cut spending, since Congress would not approve any new spending.
It forced the government to cut spending, since Congress would not approve any new spending.

It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.

It made passing laws extremely difficult by discouraging compromise.