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200% Of Americans Agree . . . .

By Big Tent Democrat

USA TODAY:

Americans overwhelmingly want to see cooperation, not confrontation, between President Obama and congressional Republicans as a new legislative year begins, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll finds [. . .]

I love these poll questions. I also agree that Democrats and Republicans should get together and enact the exact policy I want. Here's the fun math part:

Eighty-three percent say it's extremely or very important for House Republicans to pass legislation that both parties can agree on. Even 77% of Republicans polled feel that way. Still, 39% also say it is important for House Republicans to block legislation the GOP disagrees with [. . .]

(Emphasis supplied.) So let's see-- 83 + 39 = 122. Great! But actually this result can be explained. Republicans want Democrats to agree to the Republican agenda. And Beltway Dems agree!

That's what you call "consensus" in the Beltway.

Here's the truth - people do not care what is done in DC, they care about having a job and a better life.

They do not care how it happens. Process is the least of their concerns. But ask thema stupid question about "working together" and these are the results you get. I mean, honestly, does anyone expect people to prefer disagreement to agreement? What an idiotic poll question.

Speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on January 18, 2011 (boomark / email).