The Center Leads Nowhere

TomInReston | March 21, 2009

From MyDD:

I worked hard to help elect President Obama. I believe he will be a terrific President because he understands that change means listening and compromise, not political posturing. The way forward is almost always up the middle. I look forward to helping the President find that way forward on health care, energy, and our [...]

Not one vote

TomInReston | January 28, 2009

That’s what you get, apparently, when you compromise with Republicans. Some deal.
Why not put back in the bill those things that were removed to “win” Republican votes?

Deadenders

TomInReston | January 24, 2009

I guess there always will be some who have their own identities so tied up in an ideology they can’t let go.
Still, I don’t understand.

Pay attention and learn

TomInReston | January 23, 2009

Dear Obama Administration:
If it hasn’t occurred to you yet, this is why you wait until your opponents have a chance to complain before you compromise.
Did you really think they’d accept your first offer? Jeesh.

A new day.

TomInReston | January 21, 2009

It’s amazing how a new day — and a new president — can be so full of promise. Can’t wait to see what happends next.

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TomInReston

I'm a former working journalist and now communications director for a small Washington DC trade association. I'm also a political activist and technology enthusiast, two things I once thought were different.