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peggysue2

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3. This is a good article
Tue Jul 2, 2019, 07:13 PM
Jul 2019

I read it several days ago, a reality check for those who need it. Our system requires consensus/bipartisanship to get anything done whatsoever. So unless we want to remain forever gridlocked we need to work with the Republicans whether we like it or not. Even if we win both Houses of Congress, not all Dems will vote for every progressive measure because they'll be representing a variety of constituents, many moderate and conservative in Red States. Reviewing what the Obama Administration faced is a good object lesson, methinks. Sobering but the reality on the ground.

So no, Joe Biden isn't wrong. He's simply reminding the electorate of a frustrating truth--compromise is the grease that allow the gears to work.

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Not delusional for sure. LakeArenal Jun 2019 #1
Biden's right DownriverDem Jun 2019 #2
This is a good article peggysue2 Jul 2019 #3
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