"American political leaders are often tempted to assume that electoral victories are based upon deep and wide-spread public support for the victorious party's agenda. Yet the appearance of political power often masks the reality of fragile political coalitions.

Unfortunately, attempting to govern through "triangulation" or bi-partisanship is not necessarily a recipe for political success either."

To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain your position using evidence from American elections from 1992-2016 (you can use additional evidence as well, if you so desire.)

How is this connected to the debt ceiling crisis in 2011? Why was the health care reform considered a case of bi-partisanship? And why is attempting to govern through "triangulation" or bi-partisanship not necessarily a recipe for political success?