And, at the same time, we also know that black representatives, particularly in the House, face a unique set of constraints, because the Republicans basically run the House.
It is the ability to manage effectively and implement policy under a unique set of political, economic and social constraints that truly determines a leaders success, not a resume.
It's this budget loophole, unique to Medicare, that gives the health law's spending constraints and payroll tax hikes the appearance of reducing federal deficits.