Obama, McCain agree on many once-divisive issues
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http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-centrists13-2008jul13,0,1800667.story
Type of Content: Article This article from the LA Times is about how the shift to the center that Obama and McCain have made is going to be good for us, whilst also skimming over the ways it is bad for us. From the story: On immigration, faith-based social services, expanded government wiretapping, global warming and more, Obama and McCain have arrived at similar stances -- even as they have spent weeks trying to amplify the differences between them on other issues, such as healthcare and taxes. Even on Iraq, a signature issue for both candidates, McCain and Obama have edged toward each other. The result is that in many areas of policy, the general direction of the next White House seems already set, even if the details are not. The centrist consensus on many issues underscores an important dynamic in the 2008 political climate: At a time of growing frustration with gridlock and partisan bickering in Washington, politicians with a pragmatic, middle-course tack are thriving. In both parties, the more strident, ideological presidential candidates lost in the primaries. This development also shows how this presidential election differs from the last. Whereas both political parties in 2004 focused on mobilizing their most ardent supporters, this campaign's battle is focusing on the political middle. === Of course, we see how this is detrimental to American politics and culture. It's also been detrimental to Obama's lead in the polls, with his 15% lead dwindling to 3% according to Newsweek (see http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/07/12/2008-07-12_john_mcca... ). Such is the power of compromise. Read »
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