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Originally Posted by Mr Crunchy
the cross aisle battles have to stop,we need unilateral thinking we need a guy who isnt a dem or a republican but an american 1st....
mccain can build across both sides of the floor
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McCain, I think, is capable of putting aside partisanship and attempting to do what's best/ right.
I tend to believe, though, the issue really is that attempts to unite are ultimately derailed by politicians who refuse to be united. Seems to me that there is a huge "you're not the boss of me" attitude played out in DC and no one is ever held accountable enough for standing in the way of progress on this front.
Edit:Been thinking abou this a bit today...Candidates love to say "
I can get the job done,
I will be tough on islamic radicalism,
I will bring affordable healthcare to all, etc."
Where's the acknowledgement that it's a team effort, that unless you can get buy the party divisions, reach out across the aisle, etc. you ain't gonna get shit accomplished?
Too many politicans harp on the
I, I, I and
ME, ME, ME approach.
It would be refreshing to say the least if instead we'd here "This is what the people want, and
we need to give it to them and here's how
WE can get it done, but I need the help of everyone in the Senate, Congress, etc. and we WILL hold those who stand in our way with partisan politics accountable. I will reach out to all and as a team WE will get this or that done" ...then of course be specific as to how that process would unfold.
Of course the fear I guess would be that once you put the pressure on folks to be accountable they'll find every way they can to bring you down.