Republicans up and down the ballot tried to link Democrats to lawlessness, but lawmakers in both parties are keeping criminal justice reform on the table.
![Here’s One Issue That Could Actually Break the Partisan Gridlock](/sites/default/files/styles/blog_featured_image/public/articles/2021-08/NYT%2520CJ%2520Reform%2520112420.jpg?itok=lKPWYc2s)
Republicans up and down the ballot tried to link Democrats to lawlessness, but lawmakers in both parties are keeping criminal justice reform on the table.