Bipartisanship…the stance many politicians claim to have, but rarely adopt in full. I often wonder why it’s so hard to work together to achieve a collective goal: improving the lives of constituents. Ultimately, many leaders got into this business to help others. Why is it so hard to make it happen on a larger scale?

We all have different stances and opinions. However, when those stances and opinions become rigid and righteous, cooperation is almost impossible. Further, what does it say when 70 percent of Americans believe there needs to be a new party dedicated to compromise, conciliation, fiscal discipline, and economic growth that draws on the best ideas from both sides?   Continue reading →