[lbo-talk] Why Obama doesn't suck

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  He's doing exactly what his base wants:

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http://www.gallup.com/poll/144359/Democrats-Republicans-Differ-Views-Compromise.aspx?utm_source=tagrss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=syndication&utm_term=All%20Gallup%20Headlines

Democrats, Republicans Differ in Views of Compromise in D.C.
Democrats more likely to favor compromise; Republicans, holding firm to 
beliefs
by Jeffrey M. Jones

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Is it "more important for political leaders to compromise in order to 
get things done" or "more important for political leaders to stick to 
their beliefs even if little gets done"?

Compromise/Stick to beliefs

Democrats:   59/18
Republicans:   32/41

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