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pampango

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8. I agree with you but many Democrats seem to still view compromise as a part of governing.

Reply to ananda (Reply #4)

Mon Oct 5, 2015, 01:06 PM

Oct 2015

Polls for years have shown Democrats more supportive of compromise than republicans who are the party of winning election by saying NO, not of actually governing a country.

I suppose one could make an argument that Democratic voters are more "mature" about the role of compromise in making a democracy work. While republicans are motivated more by fear and hate which makes it harder for them to accept compromise in the interest of making government work.

Of course, the problem is that republicans have made the "no compromise" approach to politics and governing work for them so we almost have to respond in kind.

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Poll shows big 4 issues in primary for both parties. GOP: 1. ending Iran deal, 2. end funding for [View all] pampango Oct 2015 OP

But both parties are the same. Rex Oct 2015 #1

"Expand trade Agreements" = +26%. "Compromise with Republicans" = +46%? Well, Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #2

I gave up on the REAL world when it accepted Bush as President. GeorgeGist Oct 2015 #3

Big fan of that "compromise with Repubs" number, are ya? tkmorris Oct 2015 #5

As opposed to living on the edge, and endless CR's, you bet your ass. Any more questions? Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #7

You beat me to it. I was just about to post the same thought. SunSeeker Oct 2015 #6

"This is of course reviled here on Bernie Underground". Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #9

And that includes compromising with Blue Dog Dems. SunSeeker Oct 2015 #11

When I hear people who back BS talk about him in such glowing terms, my question remains.... Tarheel_Dem Oct 2015 #13

Compromise with Republicans ?? ananda Oct 2015 #4

I agree with you but many Democrats seem to still view compromise as a part of governing. pampango Oct 2015 #8

Important to know whether these possible primary voters are filtered for support whatthehey Oct 2015 #10

Hillary is well positioned on the issues people care about the most. stevenleser Oct 2015 #12