Joe Biden facing hurdles in Congress when he becomes president

Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell (Carolyn Kaster/J. Scott Applewhite/AP)

President-elect Joe Biden will have his work cut out when dealing with politicians on Capitol Hill which is much changed since he served there.

The club-like atmosphere that Mr Biden knew so well during his 36-year Senate career is gone with partisanship firmly entrenched.