When a member chooses to “cross the aisle,” he or she is __________.

Question

a. opting to run for reelection in the other house of Congress

b. switching his or her party affiliation for future votes

c. changing his or her party affiliation for future elections

d. selecting to sit in a different seat of his or her house for him or her to network with other representatives

e. choosing to vote with members of the opposing political party

Answer 1

Hi, Anjela,

While some of the other answers are tempting, to "cross the isle" is to work with the opposing party and sometimes vote with them on an issue.

Bob