A common refrain is the notion that a more sociable Congress would be more effective . The 112th Congress passed the fewest laws in four decades . ` Obama wanted to be more sociable , but there were issues then , too . Some observers believe Obama 's lack of social capital is a problem .
A common refrain is the notion that a more sociable Congress would be more effective . The 112th Congress passed the fewest laws in four decades . Obama wanted to be more sociable , but there were issues then , too . Some observers believe Obama 's lack of social capital is a problem .