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By Big Tent Democrat

Steve Benen and Jed Lewison highlight this comment from John Boehner:

"This is not a time for compromise, and I can tell you that we will not compromise on our principles," Boehner said during an appearance on conservative Sean Hannity's radio show.

Their Broderesque reaction: Benen - "I know I keep harping on this, but I think it matters. One of the angles I emphasized yesterday related to the perception that the American mainstream has a visceral dislike for this kind GOP rhetoric. [. . .] We'll see how that turns out for them." Lewison - "For the next two years, the only thing these guys want is paralysis. And that's exactly what they are promising to deliver."

Like David Broder, they seem to believe that "compromise" is what the electorate demands. If that were so, then Republicans would get wiped out in November. Instead they are headed to a historic victory. Like Broder, Benen and Lewison are seemingly unaware of reality regarding the public's attitude regarding "compromise" and getting along. The public does not care about that. They want a better economy and better policies. They do not care how it gets done. Indeed, they do not care if legislation gets passed. To the public, legislation is not "accomplishments." They just want things to get better.

Speaking for me only

Full post as published by TalkLeft on October 28, 2010 (boomark / email).