Democratic Control Works for Moderate Republicans

[Adlai Stevenson]

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According to the New York Times, "many Republicans from swing districts in the Northeast are finding that life under Democratic rule has its advantages."

"During the 12 years that Republicans controlled the House, moderate Republicans were the stepchildren of their party, expected to vote with their conservative leadership on crucial issues, even if it meant taking positions that could anger centrist voters back home." However, now that Democrats have taken control of the House, moderate Republicans "are vowing to pursue their centrist positions more assertively, even if it means endorsing Democratic initiatives."

"And the new Republican House leadership, concerned about losing even more seats in 2008, appears to be showing a pragmatic streak by allowing moderates to stray more freely from the party fold."

[Amenhotep Bakari-Sellers]

As long as the moderate republicans continue to go along with the conservatives in this Iraq war, their power is diluted, they only can work well with Dems on Domestic issues, but when the 100 hr agenda passed in January, domestic issues became the back seat and foreign policy came to the forfront. I think the moderate republicans will have influence in this Gonzales investigation and if a  Supreme Crt nomination comes forth, other than that, the system is polarized.

[Padfoot]

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According to the New York Times, "many Republicans from swing districts in the Northeast are finding that life under Democratic rule has its advantages."

Um, I guess Chris Shays="many Republicans" in the eyes of the NYT.  He's the only moderate Republican left from New England in the House.

[memphis]

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According to the New York Times, "many Republicans from swing districts in the Northeast are finding that life under Democratic rule has its advantages."

Um, I guess Chris Shays="many Republicans" in the eyes of the NYT.  He's the only moderate Republican left from New England in the House.

There's more to the NE than just New England. New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey also have Northeastern Republicans. Also, here is the link to the NYT article: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/07/washington/07moderates.html

[HardRCafé]

According to the New York Times,

That's all that really needed to be said.

[muon2]

"And the new Republican House leadership, concerned about losing even more seats in 2008, appears to be showing a pragmatic streak by allowing moderates to stray more freely from the party fold."

That's smart strategy for any party trying to hold and expand their numbers. The best way to hold a seat is to let the member "vote the district".

[Jeff from NC]

Neat map of your travels!  Not that anyone needs to tell you this, but definitely visit Oregon one day.  Salem and Portland are among my favorite cities.

[muon2]

Neat map of your travels!  Not that anyone needs to tell you this, but definitely visit Oregon one day.  Salem and Portland are among my favorite cities.

Thanks, I do need to spend some time touring the West Coast.