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Democrats Should Not Compromise For Votes

There's no reason Democrats should compromise their liberal values to attract voters. Voters are attracted to liberal values.

Why Are Democratic Voters More Approving Of Compromise Than Republicans?

It is worth asking whether there is any payoff for politicians to work together.

Times Reporter Insists 'Chuck And Nancy' Must Now...Compromise?

Why does Peter Baker of the New York Times insist that it's the Democrats job to make their base angry?

NYT's Peter Baker Frames Compromise As Democrats' Job

Peter Baker says it's up to Chuck Schumer to do something that will make his base mad?

Fox And Friends To Freedom Caucus: You Should Work In A 'Soup Kitchen'

Even Fox & Friends is attacking the Freedom Caucus over their AHCA Actions and for refusing to compromise to pass the bill.

Dems Stop Being 'Polite' In The Face Of GOP Policies

Rep Alcee Hastings (D-FL) showed some serious temper this week over Republican plans to take away health insurance from poor people and give rich people a tax cut.

Will 90% Of Us Be Heard On Gun Control?!

Gun control. Will we ever get real gun control that sticks? #NoBillNoBreak & #NoFlyNoBuy showed Congress getting off their butts to sit on their butts! It was awesome to see. But is there a chance to actually get something done to save lives? Check out this video to see!

Chris Matthews Hammers Dave Brat For 'Playing Anti-Immigrant' Politics

For anyone who wasn't sure already, so-called "tea party" Rep. Dave Brat let everyone know what the GOP's idea of a compromise is these days.

Chris Matthews Hammers Dave Brat For 'Playing Anti-Immigrant' Politics

MSNBC, State of the Union Coverage, Jan. 12, 2016. Read more... http://crooksandliars.com/2016/01/chris-matthews-hammers-dave-brat-playing

Howard 'Both Sides Do It' Schultz? No, Thanks.

Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, has written a New York Times op-ed in which he specifically denies that he plans to run for president as a Democrat -- which, of course, leads to speculation that that's precisely what he's planning.