Letter: Ability to compromise is a must for elected officials
October 17, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Worthington Daily Globe
After yet another day of watching Republicans try to distort their candidate’s real position on any number of issues, I had the opportunity to reflect on the result of “extremists” who are elected to serve a constituency. Continue Reading
“In the end it is very difficult for me to rationalize sending anyone to any elected office who will simply not be willing to compromise.”—- Then I’m sure you’ll have no problem agreeing that Obama should not be sent back to an elected office! Or does your statement only mean Republicans, that don’t compromise? Remember the , “elections have consequences, and I won” statement? THAT little statement came almost immediately when he took office. Kind of set the tone and vision of how much THEY were willing to compromise didn’t it? Or perhaps the numerous Republican, House passed bills that lay on Harry Reids desk because he outright refuses to take a vote on ANY Republican passed measure. So your statement rings true, “In the end it is very difficult for me to rationalize sending anyone to any elected office who will simply not be willing to compromise.”
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