In many districts and some states if an incumbent steps too far outside of the ideological boundaries of a party that is controlled to much by organizations whose dogma are not tolerant of compromise, you can expect a primary challenge that could prevent you from getting to the general election with a more compromise friendly electorate. Good intentions may often face too many barriers to getting into or staying in office if there is an unforgiving partisan line to be toed.
Thanks for the response. Interestingly Stacy Abrams thought her GA election was illegitimate as well without evidence. At any rate - I too would compromise on voter ID but not for ranked choice which I don’t think has anything to do with access or security. I think the compromises should be analogous to the issue trying to be addressed. In this case either security or access. I would consider a consumption tax in exchange for entitlement reform. As you can see - while compromise is available even finding a landing spot is difficult.
Tom - you should consider applying for a Board position with the Citizens League. We are currently looking to fill several open spots and I think you could make valuable contributions.
Hi Tom - I appreciate you writing on this topic. Another challenge of course is to get people to a similar starting line. In your example, I am not convinced for instance that our current voting system limits participation or is insecure. There is little evidence in my opinion to strongly support either premise.
As a voice from the middle, can you point to a personal position in your own belief system where you would compromise?
In many districts and some states if an incumbent steps too far outside of the ideological boundaries of a party that is controlled to much by organizations whose dogma are not tolerant of compromise, you can expect a primary challenge that could prevent you from getting to the general election with a more compromise friendly electorate. Good intentions may often face too many barriers to getting into or staying in office if there is an unforgiving partisan line to be toed.
Thanks for the response. Interestingly Stacy Abrams thought her GA election was illegitimate as well without evidence. At any rate - I too would compromise on voter ID but not for ranked choice which I don’t think has anything to do with access or security. I think the compromises should be analogous to the issue trying to be addressed. In this case either security or access. I would consider a consumption tax in exchange for entitlement reform. As you can see - while compromise is available even finding a landing spot is difficult.
Tom - you should consider applying for a Board position with the Citizens League. We are currently looking to fill several open spots and I think you could make valuable contributions.
Hi Tom - I appreciate you writing on this topic. Another challenge of course is to get people to a similar starting line. In your example, I am not convinced for instance that our current voting system limits participation or is insecure. There is little evidence in my opinion to strongly support either premise.
As a voice from the middle, can you point to a personal position in your own belief system where you would compromise?
I look forward to your thoughts and future posts.