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Post by AztecWilliam on Nov 8, 2010 11:02:28 GMT -8
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Post by aztecwin on Nov 8, 2010 11:20:23 GMT -8
I was among those who was surprised that Webb ran as a Democrat.
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Post by AlwaysAnAztec on Nov 8, 2010 11:48:12 GMT -8
The real problem is that BOTH parties are kicking out the moderates. If you don't buy into the extreme views espoused you cannot get out of the primary election. If elections were held without primaries there would be many more moderates, or centrists, in office. If you look at those who were not reelected, many were considered moderate. The gridlock is only going to get worse as both parties will refuse to compromise.  |
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Post by AlwaysAnAztec on Nov 8, 2010 11:49:12 GMT -8
I was among those who was surprised that Webb ran as a Democrat. If he would have ran as a Republican he would have been ripped as a "RINO". |
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Post by AztecWilliam on Nov 8, 2010 12:50:00 GMT -8
I was among those who was surprised that Webb ran as a Democrat. If he would have ran as a Republican he would have been ripped as a "RINO". Who can say for sure? I, too, was surprised to see him run as a Dem. I'd say that if he stays a Democrat he will not enjoy his stay in the Senate. AzWm |
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Post by waztec on Nov 8, 2010 17:04:21 GMT -8
The real problem is that BOTH parties are kicking out the moderates. If you don't buy into the extreme views espoused you cannot get out of the primary election. If elections were held without primaries there would be many more moderates, or centrists, in office. If you look at those who were not reelected, many were considered moderate. The gridlock is only going to get worse as both parties will refuse to compromise. I would agree to a point. It's the acrimonious confrontation that polarized me. |
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Post by AztecWilliam on Nov 8, 2010 20:53:18 GMT -8
Clinton and the GOP controlled Congress were able to get things done in the 1990s. Of course, Obama is no Clinton.
AzWm
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Post by AlwaysAnAztec on Nov 9, 2010 8:38:22 GMT -8
Clinton and the GOP controlled Congress were able to get things done in the 1990s. Of course, Obama is no Clinton. AzWm And this isn't the 90's. Republicans were much more willing to work with Clinton for the benefit of the country. |
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