> DPS wrote:
> "Name one time Obama reached across the table and supported a bi-partisan bill, or co-authored a bi-partisan deal, or *gasp* voted for a Republican backed bill!"
Now not saying I know the answer, but what happens when we level this air rifle at McCain? Has McCain ever supported a bi-partisan bill, co-authored, etc. Chances are probably pretty good that at one point or another in their careers both have supported a bi-partisan bill, but maybe I'm wrong. It also seems odd this is coming from a Republican supporter. Not to cast any stones but I've noticed a trend on the forums, whenever someone suggested that the Republicans meet the Democrats half way on an issue Republican supporters go up in arms. So it seems odd that you demand a Democrat show evidence of being open to bipartisanship but if anyone demands it of a Republican you attack the idea with crusader-like zeal.
I'm pretty sure there's a word for that now what could it be? Pretty sure it starts with an "h".
Two reasons why it's not hypocritical:
1: If the Democratic candidate is a bipartisan type of guy, it means a Republican could get his/her agenda through. If a Republican is bipartisan, it means a Republican will have to negotiate. It's not a check at the value of bipartisanship, but a check on whether power will be solidified or shared with those of a particular ideology.
2: Obama has made bipartisanship a primary campaign issue. Therefore, it's legitimate to call that against him.
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