Reply #34: My point is that a centrist can forge good policy. And get it enacted. [View All]

Especially with a committed, involved Congress. Political compromise for the greatest good happens across the spectrum. Always has.

FDR was vilified as a 'socialist' in some right wing sectors, of course. Held as a 'savior' to some others. He was neither.

He was a consummate politician, was able to bring various factions together to meet the needs of the day as best they could. And they did well. Very well.

*Together* they did much to lay the foundation of our current broad federal safety net we take for granted.

The Republican extremists want to dismantle it. And they have chipped away at some aspects, yet all is not lost.

Again, not all centrists - even by today's standards - are going to undermine what needs to be done. In fact, given the right set of circumstances and cooperation, they may help enable real progressive legislation.

And that legislation, if enacted, is the real, political savior.

Thanks for your post.