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William Koester's avatar

Thanks to No Labels for this report and for naming the House Democrats seeking common ground.

Would that you could name a few House Republicans who are seeking common ground. The astounding lack of courage, decency, and leadership among Republican Representatives to do their job, to stand for what they believe in, is deplorable.

I understand that No Labels is all about compromise, but there comes a time when “common ground” that ignores constitutional norms must be called out and opposed.

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Peyton Lofton's avatar

Absolutely, William - members of both parties need to get better at speaking up when they disagree with their "team." We've seen this recently with Ukraine: Sen. Thom Tillis and Reps. Don Bacon and Mike Lawler, and probably many others, voiced their disagreement with President Trump's framing of the conflict. But too many remained silent or doubled-down on the President's comments.

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William Koester's avatar

Thank you for this. I would like to see the “voice” of opposing to what seems to be a dangerous, disruptive, and destructive administration translates into votes.

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Rick Gordon's avatar

Obviously, the majority of Americans want their elected representatives to work with the executive branch of gov't. The proclaimed 'resistors' are simply denigrating our system of government.

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Peyton Lofton's avatar

That's right. And working with the executive branch doesn't mean members of Congress have to agree with every little thing President Trump does, it just means they have to be willing to work together when they have common ground.

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Paula Luetich's avatar

I think that more should be done to stop Trumps agenda. Very disappointed that none of the No-labels Republicans stood up and blocked his nominations for cabinet

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