Richard Swett, Author at Concord Monitor

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The Capitol stands mostly quiet, Thursday morning, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. The House and Senate certified the Democrat's electoral college win early Thursday after a violent throng of pro-Trump rioters spent hours Wednesday running rampant through the Capitol. A woman was fatally shot, windows were bashed and the mob forced shaken lawmakers and aides to flee the building, shielded by Capitol Police. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Columns

Opinion: Bipartisanship needs to make a comeback

by Richard Swett May 28, 2026May 27, 2026

Richard Swett, a former Member of Congress, calls for a return to bipartisanship and compromise in order to restore productivity and proven results to Washington, while highlighting the economic strain that small businesses and hardworking families are facing due to President Trump’s reckless tariffs and skyrocketing gas prices.