Richard Reeves believes Obama’s “The One” to bring about a new age of bipartisanship (read story) because he’s thrown a few bones to Republicans, like keeping Robert Gates on as defense secretary. I would argue that’s just a wise move considering we are waging two wars while some of our other enemies are playing war games just south of the border. He also cites Obama’s call to the Democrats to keep Joe Lieberman as an ally. Again, a smart move in his attempt to gain a fillibuster proof majority.
Other than that, the only reason we’re going to see any bipartisanship is because the Republicans are wimps who will allow it. How many times has George W. Bush worked with Democrats? Just off the top of my head I can think of No Child Left Behind, Medicare drug coverage and immigration. Why didn’t the press applaud the bipartisanship of President Bush? Oh yeah, because they and the Democrats hate George W. Bush and would do anything to knock him down a peg or two.
So please, spare us the “Barack Obama will be the one to bring bipartisanship to Washington” BS. If there’s any bipartisanship going on it will be because the Republicans are willing to work with Barack Obama, not the other way around. And some of us happen to believe now is the time for more partisanship, not less. The Founders envisioned a two party system with checks and balances. Without partisanship where are the checks and balances? Or does that not matter any more?
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I expect friction between the White House and the Congress. This is not saying that Obama will be extending his hand out to the Republicans. Just that the agendas of Obama and his Chicago/Clintonite staff seem to be a little different than Madame Screecher and Reid. It might be something the Repubs can exploit if they are smart.
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