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Poll: When it Comes to Politics Do You Believe in Compromise?

We're asking Sandy Springs Patch readers if "Compromise" is a weakness.

 

 

Challenges lie ahead for President Obama in uniting a divided country. You have to wonder is that possible when some folks say "compromise" is a bad word.

During a Brookhaven election party, Tuesday, a citizen wondered if candidates might one day run with no party affiliation attached to them.

On the other hand, last night MSNBC commentator Chris Matthews was critical of the President’s victory speech for not paying homage to the Democratic party.

Matthews said, “The Democratic party really wasn't given any attention tonight. The President is the leader of the Democratic party,” later adding, “...I didn't sense that he acted as a party leader, or even as a leader of a faction.”

Discussing Republicans this morning on "Morning Joe," Mike Barnicle said politicians demonize their opponents. And many Republican platforms are based on fear of the future, young people, gays, immigrants and change, he said.

Is compromise a weakness? What do you think? Do you believe in compromise and is it possible?

  • Some view compromise as a weakness. What do you think? Do you believe in compromise and is it possible?

    (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Yes, compromise is possible and necessary.
        3 (75%)
    • No, there are just too many differences. It’s about values.
        1 (25%)
    • I agree that it would be good if candidates ran with no party affiliation.
        0 (0%)
    Total votes: 4
    • Your vote will only count once. This is not a scientific poll. View Results Vote!
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jMichael

10:01 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012

Boehner's pack is no more disposed to compromise than is a nest of vicious lizards. They consider compromise an assault on the very essence of Republican orthodoxy.

As the lizards hiss and slither, it is best to sidestep them and get on the business of government.

No offense, I hope.

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Patrice Stark

11:59 am on Thursday, November 8, 2012

Successful politics and policy require compromise. No one individual or organization have all the " correct" answers to all problems. Different individuals and groups have different needs. We need to recognize that the attempt to divide the people of this country is driven by monied interests that do no necessarily want what will help most people to have stable and productive lives.

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