There has been much finger pointing over what led to the current impasse.
But that would not solve the country's problems, or end the current impasse, his critics say.
The current impasse over material breach has its roots in 1998.
It is impossible to predict how the current economic impasse will end.
His narrative placed all the blame on them for the current impasse.
Both the city and state share the blame for the current impasse.
But if achieved, it might allow all sides to claim a bit of a victory and so break the current impasse.
It is unclear, however, when they will consider the budget, and some have said the current impasse could go into August or beyond.
A demonstration of political will and leadership is needed from both sides to break the current impasse.
With him as party boss, the current impasse will continue.