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[Generic Brad]

25. If we want moderation, we start negotiating from an extreme position

That’s what Republicans do. They take an extremist position on issues and we offer common sense solutions. The result is that they don’t budge and we settle on a compromise that leans to the right. That disappoints our voters and waters down our support.

If we don’t stand for something, we fall for anything. If we’re accused of being* extreme leftists all the time, then let’s be unabashed leftists. By trying a new tactic perhaps we can move the nation back to moderation or the left of center.