BartenderElite
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She's right about partisan politics. DC has always been partisan - but the parties worked together MUCH more in previous years. Tip O'Neill and Reagan often set aside differences and worked to find common ground for the good of the republic.
It started to slide during the Clinton admin. By the time Bush & Obama were President, it was established: the opposing party's top goal was blocking the President's agenda to try to win the next election. Obstructionism became institutionalized.
Now, both parties have veered more toward their extreme elements, and party leaders on both sides demand that everyone toe the line. No more diversity of opinion; no more vigorous in-party debate. Conformity, and for many positions that are not in line w/ the mainstream of America.
Extreme partisanship in DC isn't good for anyone. It's hurting the country. We need politicians to get back to putting the welfare of the people above partisan politics and "wins" that are only measured inside the beltway. As voters, we should demand this.
Kudos to Sinema for taking this step.
It started to slide during the Clinton admin. By the time Bush & Obama were President, it was established: the opposing party's top goal was blocking the President's agenda to try to win the next election. Obstructionism became institutionalized.
Now, both parties have veered more toward their extreme elements, and party leaders on both sides demand that everyone toe the line. No more diversity of opinion; no more vigorous in-party debate. Conformity, and for many positions that are not in line w/ the mainstream of America.
Extreme partisanship in DC isn't good for anyone. It's hurting the country. We need politicians to get back to putting the welfare of the people above partisan politics and "wins" that are only measured inside the beltway. As voters, we should demand this.
Kudos to Sinema for taking this step.