Democrats are giddy with excitement about a burst of legislative progress in the opening of the next Congress in January. But I am concerned that they may overreach and alienate potential allies. I am concerned that pride of ownership may scuttle many reasonable hopes and dreams. Many of the organizations have staff that need to justify their jobs. They need to show progress. But some may confuse this with taking the credit.
I hope that the more diplomatic heads in the new Congress understand the need to share credit and to engage with the more moderate and conservative Representatives. I hope they meet privately with those who come from less liberal districts and find ways to invite them to sponsor or co-sponsor the legislation. To be open to including offsets and compensations. Such as minimum wage adjustments based on regions of the country with different costs of living.
I hope they do not snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Born 1950, Married, Living in Austin Texas, Semi
Retired Small Business owner and investor. My political interest
evolved out of his business experience that the best decisions come out of an objective gathering of information and a pragmatic consideration of costs and benefits. I am interested in promoting Centrist candidates and Policies. My posts are mostly about people and policies that I believe are part of the solution rather the problem.