So, it's becoming more difficult for legislatures to function. I suspect governors will have much more power with term-limited legislatures. Legislatures won't have the expertise or experience to challenge the chief executive. Number one, the media is constantly telling them about government's imperfections. The media doesn't report good news.
Good news is no news.
In the competition for audience, each medium tries to get the story that will attract viewers. No particular story about legislative malfeasance affects the public in any demonstrable way, but the constant drumbeat of stories adds up. Secondly, you've got the politicians reinforcing what the media says. And the challenger is calling the incumbent the same thing. Both of them are beating on the institution.