70% Pick Compromise Over Ideology
By Justin Gardner | Related entries in General Politics, PollsZogby did a poll recently and found that people are sick of the politics of division.
The same survey finds that a 55% majority of voters believe the two parties are too focused on their respective bases, and as a result, compromise�and results�have become impossible in Washington. Just 36% in the poll rejected that notion, saying the parties’ organization provides as broad a base as possible, and that compromise is occurring.A follow-up question found that seven-in-ten (70%) voters believe the parties should be broad-based, and should pursue compromise�while less than one-in-four (23%) favored putting base issues first, even if it means nothing is accomplished.
Wow.
Some polls you can read a lot of different ways, but 70% is pretty close to irrefutable evidence that this country is sick and tired of all the name-calling, hair-pulling and back-stabbing.
This is why a blog like ours exists. Let’s hope more join us in the sensible middle where we can discover new ways to build a better future.
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July 19th, 2005 at 6:21 pm
I totally agree with this … you can see proof on Yahoo’s flaming message boards. So much “yelling”, name calling and accusations, very little constructive debate is accomplished.
My take????
I actually think there will be a third party — eventually — that is made up of all the “compromisers”. What it will take, however, is some “big names” in the political world to take the leap. A Ross Perot wouldn’t do it, for example. However, a McCain or Arnie combo just might. Please note, I’m not necessarily advocating either of them for prez/vice prez (and I’m aware of Arnie’s constitutional problems). I was using them as a demonstration of the “star power” needed to accomplish the viable party.