Obstructions & blockages harm your body. The body politic, too.

It's never good when your doctor tells you that your system is blocked or obstructed.

The same is true for our body politic that is suffering worsening symptoms from deeply rooted and connected sources. 

Here are 15 examples that show how widely this disease has spread.

McConnell: Strict Obstructionist

Sen. McConnell Obstructs Merrick Garland Nomination Vote

Mitch McConnell: A Legacy of Obstruction

Mueller Report: 10 Times Trump May Have Obstructed Justice 

McConnell's Obstruction of Democracy

McConnell blocks vote on $2,000 Stimulus Checks

Ron Johnson Blocks Stimulus Checks Twice

WI GOP Legislators Aim To Block Judge's Order that Gov. Walker Hold Special Elections

AP Fact Check: Bills Block Powers of New Wisconsin Governor

From Vienna, Vos Threatens to Obstruct the People's Business

WI GOP Legislators ask Court to block Evers COVID Order

GOP Lame-Duck Law Blocks COVID19 Aid

Barriers to the ballot box: Since 2010, Wisconsin Republicans have made voting more difficult for people of color

Republicans sue to block vote certification in Wisconsin

Biden Admonishes Trump Administration Over 'Obstruction'