http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28963701/
This link discusses the current struggles between the new 2009 stimulus plan. I think that this article really shows the differing opinions of people about parties and their importance.
Obama is really striving for bipartisanship and for the Republicans and the Democrats to come together and compromise on a solution. However, the American People voted for a majority of Democratic representatives, does the majority of America want compromise or do they want the opinions and change brought to light by the Democratic party?
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I agree with your statement about the American people voting in the Democratic Party, and thus, having somewhat of a mandate.
ReplyDeleteYour question goes into a blanket role for the entire party. Are they trustees or should they act as delegates? Obviously, the country demands, and deserves, swift action. Most of the Republican dissent can be pointed to partisan politics. Taking an "all in" approach on the Democratic failure in hopes of regaining seats in the 2010 mid-terms cycle.
The thought of compromise and bipartisanship, while nice, is rather unnecessary. With such strong command in the House, the Democrats can push whatever agenda they so choose. In the Senate, it may be a slightly different story. With a more slim majority, and the need for a supermajority vote to pass, the need for compromise is more in need. However, along party lines, there is only a need to compel two Republicans to switch sides and pass with 60 votes.